Medical Tourists Boost the Number of Artificial Insemination Procedures in India
Artificial Insemination (AI) is a process in which the sperm is placed in the reproductive tract of the female for impregnating her.
The technique may involve placing the sperm either in the cervix (Intra cervical insertion) through a needless syringe or uterine cavity (Intrauterine insertion) using a tube.
The procedure is indicated for 1.
Couples where male a.
Produces no sperms b.
Has genetic defect c.
Low motility or concentration of sperms 2.
In case there is no male partner (sperm donor is used) a.
Single mothers b.
Lesbians.
The rate of success of AI depends on age, health, of the recipient on average the rate of pregnancy in 10-15% for Intra cervical insertion and 15-20% for intra uterine insertion.
Although the technique has been available all over the globe, cost factors, legal issues, experience of doctors, availability of techniques and post insertion care determine the choice for undergoing the procedure.
With the trend of globalization of health care the patients are now able to choose across the best suited treatment centre across the world.
One of the major destinations that medical tourists are now flocking to is India.
Realizing the demand for AI in India the, number of dedicated IVF centres has grown exponentially.
These centres are equipped with latest state of the art technology, fluent English speaking staff, experienced medical professionals (many with US training) and are approved as centres of excellence for artificial reproduction.
The success rates of these centres have been at par with those in US or UK.
Major centres of excellence are located in the metropolitan cities of India such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, these cities are well connected with other parts of the world and thus make it easy for the medical tourists to access centres in these cities.
As per a reputed consultant of IVF centre there has been a rise of around 200% in terms of medical tourists visiting his centre in Mumbai.
Besides the dedicated centres, and accessibility another major attractive feature of India is the cost of treatment.
The cost of AI and associated medicines and care in India can be 50- to 70% lower than the cost in US or UK, making trip to India a value for money proposition.
To conclude, the availability of dedicated IVF centres, globally well connected cities, highly skilled professionals, and low cost of procedure are the major factors behind the increase in the number of medical tourists to India.
The technique may involve placing the sperm either in the cervix (Intra cervical insertion) through a needless syringe or uterine cavity (Intrauterine insertion) using a tube.
The procedure is indicated for 1.
Couples where male a.
Produces no sperms b.
Has genetic defect c.
Low motility or concentration of sperms 2.
In case there is no male partner (sperm donor is used) a.
Single mothers b.
Lesbians.
The rate of success of AI depends on age, health, of the recipient on average the rate of pregnancy in 10-15% for Intra cervical insertion and 15-20% for intra uterine insertion.
Although the technique has been available all over the globe, cost factors, legal issues, experience of doctors, availability of techniques and post insertion care determine the choice for undergoing the procedure.
With the trend of globalization of health care the patients are now able to choose across the best suited treatment centre across the world.
One of the major destinations that medical tourists are now flocking to is India.
Realizing the demand for AI in India the, number of dedicated IVF centres has grown exponentially.
These centres are equipped with latest state of the art technology, fluent English speaking staff, experienced medical professionals (many with US training) and are approved as centres of excellence for artificial reproduction.
The success rates of these centres have been at par with those in US or UK.
Major centres of excellence are located in the metropolitan cities of India such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, these cities are well connected with other parts of the world and thus make it easy for the medical tourists to access centres in these cities.
As per a reputed consultant of IVF centre there has been a rise of around 200% in terms of medical tourists visiting his centre in Mumbai.
Besides the dedicated centres, and accessibility another major attractive feature of India is the cost of treatment.
The cost of AI and associated medicines and care in India can be 50- to 70% lower than the cost in US or UK, making trip to India a value for money proposition.
To conclude, the availability of dedicated IVF centres, globally well connected cities, highly skilled professionals, and low cost of procedure are the major factors behind the increase in the number of medical tourists to India.