The AH IVF & Infertility Research Centre, Ranchi entered in its 18th year celebrating the success journey of around 15,000 kids so far born through In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) technique here.
The specialised research and treatment centre established under the supervision of Dr. Jayashree Bhattacharya and other renowned specialists in 2001 has been running successfully providing holistic treatment at an affordable cost to all those couples who need expert medical care.
Dr. Jayshree Bhattacharya, IVF Specialist and Director of the centre while addressing the media on the occasion said, “At Ranchi centre alone, 15,000 babies were born through IVF treatment since the inception of this centre. The conceiving rate in these special cases has gone up to 60 per cent now. Earlier, it was merely 20 per cent. As per the data, 25 per cent cases of twins are registered with this centre.”
Sharing the details about the percentage of infertility among males and females, Dr. Bhattacharya further said that the infertility rate among both males and females is almost equal i.e. up to 45 per cent.
“Use of excessive medicines, surgical treatment, pollution, atmospheric effect is a few prime reasons of infertility.
Among the members of farming community, the infertility rate is on considerable rise as they are directly exposed to pesticides and other toxic substances,” she stated. Also, Dr. Bhattacharya said that her team had recently taken up an elaborate study on ‘Prime Causes of Infertility – Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) covering 10,000 patients.
Dr. Bhattacharya advised all those undergoing treatment following the IVF technique to concern only highly trained doctors’ team besides taking special precautionary measures during the treatment process. Free infertility consultation and counseling, free health check-up for mothers and kids, special concession on blood test, semen analysis and ultrasonography, special concession on infertility treatment package, blood donation camp, free consultation with IVF specialists was also organised to mark the occasion.
In addition, to mark the occasion a series of events was organized. The event saw active participation of kids born through IVF technique. From baby show to dance competition, kids born since 2001 to 2018 enthusiastically participated in the programme planned for them on the Foundation Day.
Along with kids, parents also registered their presence during the event. Couples present on the occasion expressed their gratitude towards the research centre doctors for their support and guidance.