A patient guide to the questions worth asking any IVF centre — about doctor credentials, embryology lab standards, written cost estimates and how outcome data is reported.
When comparing IVF centres in Kolkata, check the doctors' recognised qualifications and medical registration, the clinic's registration under the ART (Regulation) Act, 2021, embryology lab standards, a written, itemised cost estimate, and outcome data broken down by age. IVF treatment cost in Kolkata is indicatively ₹90,000 – ₹2,50,000 per cycle depending on the procedures needed. Outcomes vary widely between individuals, and no clinic can guarantee a pregnancy.
Infertility affects around 1 in 6 people worldwide (WHO, 2023). IVF involves several steps, and a number of clinic-level factors can affect your experience and care. Points worth looking at include:
This guide does not rank clinics. It sets out what to ask so that you can compare centres yourself.
Check each doctor's recognised qualifications and their State Medical Council or National Medical Register registration. Ask who will personally manage your stimulation, egg retrieval and embryo transfer, and how much experience they have with cases like yours.
ART clinics and banks in India must be registered under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021. Ask to see the registration, and ask about the embryology lab's set-up, quality-control processes and the qualifications of the embryologists.
Ask for the clinic's own results for your age group, and check whether figures are per embryo transfer, per cycle started or cumulative, and whether they refer to pregnancy or live birth. Be cautious of headline figures given without this context, or of any promise of success.
Ask for a written estimate that lists consultations, investigations, medications, procedures, embryo freezing and storage, and what happens to costs if a cycle is cancelled.
Ask what counselling and support is offered, how informed consent is taken, and how many embryos the clinic usually transfers. Single embryo transfer reduces the risk of multiple pregnancy.
101, Block-CF, Axismall Multicomplex, Newtown, Kolkata 700156
Maatritva IVF Fertility Centre in Newtown offers fertility assessment, IUI, IVF, ICSI, blastocyst culture, PGT and fertility preservation. The clinic's doctors include Dr. Ankita Mandal, MD (OBGYN) and Dr. Chhabi Ghosh.
Costs vary by clinic, patient age, ovarian reserve and complexity. The ranges below are indicative only and usually exclude medications:
| Treatment Type | Average Cost (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic IVF Cycle | ₹90,000 – ₹1,50,000 | Stimulation, retrieval, transfer |
| IVF + ICSI | ₹1,20,000 – ₹2,00,000 | Recommended for male factor infertility |
| Blastocyst Transfer (add-on) | +₹15,000 – ₹25,000 | Day 5 embryo culture, higher implantation |
| PGT-A Genetic Testing | +₹40,000 – ₹80,000 | Screens embryo chromosomes before transfer |
| Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) | ₹35,000 – ₹60,000 | Lower cost than fresh cycle |
| ERA (Endometrial Receptivity) | +₹25,000 – ₹40,000 | For repeated implantation failures |
| Donor Egg IVF | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,50,000 | Includes donor compensation |
Tip: Always ask for a complete, itemised cost estimate in writing before starting treatment, including what is not covered. View our detailed IVF cost guide →
Female age is the strongest single factor in IVF outcomes. The figures below are approximate general ranges for illustration only. They are not this clinic's results and are not a prediction for any individual:
55% – 70%
Outcomes are generally most favourable in this age group.
40% – 50%
Chances decline progressively; PGT may be discussed in some cases.
20% – 35%
Chances with own eggs are lower; donor eggs may be discussed.
Individual outcomes depend on age, ovarian reserve, embryo quality, uterine factors, sperm factors and treatment history, and some couples do not conceive despite treatment. Read our detailed IVF Success Rate guide →
In-house embryology lab with blastocyst culture and time-lapse incubation.
Care is provided by Dr. Ankita Mandal, MD (OBGYN) and Dr. Chhabi Ghosh.
A written cost estimate is provided before treatment. EMI options are available.
Evaluation, including ERA testing where indicated, for patients whose previous IVF cycles were unsuccessful.
Ask each clinic for its own outcome data broken down by age group, stating whether figures are per embryo transfer, per cycle started or cumulative, and whether they refer to pregnancy or live birth. Headline figures without this context are not comparable. Your own chances depend mainly on age, ovarian reserve, embryo quality, uterine factors, sperm factors and treatment history.
IVF treatment in Kolkata typically costs ₹90,000 to ₹2,50,000 per cycle. The exact cost depends on patient age, procedures needed (ICSI, PGT, ERA), and the clinic chosen. Ask for a written, itemised estimate before starting.
Many couples need more than one IVF cycle or embryo transfer. The number needed varies with age, ovarian reserve, embryo quality and the underlying cause of infertility, and some couples do not conceive despite treatment. Your doctor can discuss what is realistic in your situation.
Most steps of IVF are minimally invasive. Egg retrieval is usually performed under sedation, though some women have cramping or soreness afterwards. Bloating or discomfort during ovarian stimulation is common. Experiences vary, and your care team will explain pain relief options.
Female age is the strongest single factor: chances are generally highest under 35 and decline progressively with age, particularly after 40. Consider seeing a specialist if you have been trying to conceive for 12 months (or 6 months if over 35).
Contact Maatritva IVF Fertility Centre to discuss your situation and enquire about appointment availability.
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