Celebrating the success stories of around 14,000 kids by far born through In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) technique at the centre, AH IVF & Infertility Research Centre, Ranchi wing here on Tuesday commemorated its 17th Foundation Day. The research and treatment centre established under the supervision of renowned specialists in 2001 has been running successfully since then.
The research centre initiated with an aim to provide holistic treatment at an affordable cost to all those couples who need specialized medical treatment has lived up to its vision. Several couples present on the occasion expressed their gratitude towards the research centre doctors for their support and guidance.
Sharing the details, Dr. Jayshree Bhattacharya, IVF Specialist and Director, while addressing the media on the occasion said, “At Ranchi centre alone, 14,973 babies have born through IVF treatment successfully.
The pregnancy rate in such special cases which was earlier merely 30 percent has gone up to 60 percent now. Around 20 to 22 percent cases of twins born through this technique are registered.”
On asking about the percentage of infertility among males and females, Dr. Bhattacharya during the press meet further said that the infertility (sterile) rate among the females is 45 per cent while in males it is around 35 per cent., Dr. Bhattacharya advised all those undergoing treatment through IVF technique to concern only highly trained doctors’ team besides taking special care during the treatment process.
Furthermore, she stated use of excessive medicines, surgical treatment, pollution as the prime cause of infertility.
Besides, to mark the occasion an array of events was organized that saw active participation of kids born through IVF technique in different types of activities.
From baby show to drawing competition, kids born since 2003 to 2017 enthusiastically participated in the programme planned for them on the Foundation Day.
Along with kids, parents also registered their presence during the event.