ivf treatment in delhi (survey report heal foundation)
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Study Background
This study initiated by HEAL Foundation to
understand the:
• Psychological problems of couples undergoing
or have undergone IVF treatment
• How Doctors emotionally help them during
treatment
• The role of psychological counseling in
increasing success rates
Sample Size
• Number of IVF centers covered:
• No. of infertile couples undergoing/ undergone
IVF
Delhi 10
Mumbai 10
Delhi 50 couples
Mumbai 50 couples
Study Process
Understanding the Objective of the Study
Questionnaire Designing, Team Briefing
Data Collection from Infertile Coupleswho are currently undergoing or haveundergone IVF treatment.
Through one on one interaction
Analyze the Collected Data
Final Output
Age distribution of couples
DELHI MUMBAI
30 years
& above54%
20 -30
years46%
30 years
& above58%
20 -30
years42%
Source of information about IVF
DELHI MUMBAI
Doctor reccomendation44%
Media21%
Family/
friends
Internet
16%
Doctor reccomendation48%
Media16%
Family/
friends
25%
Internet
11%
Reason for choosing this IVF
centre
DELHI MUMBAI
Suggested by
family/ friend
s38%
Suugested by a
doctor32%
Reputation of the center18%
Nearby
location
8%
4%
Suggested by
family/ friend
s32%
Suugested by a
doctor48%
Reputation of the center12%
Nearby
location
8%
Financial burden on couples
DELHI MUMBAI
Expensive but
worth it
42%
Expensive and not
worth it
32%
Can't say26%
Expensive but
worth it
71%
Expensive and not
worth it
22%
Can't say7%
Psychological state of a couple
during first visit
DELHI MUMBAI
Stressed &
Depressed42%
Anxious
31%
Cool &
Calm20%
Can't say7%
Stressed &
Depressed43%
Anxious
39%
Cool &
Calm14%
Can't say4%
Is extent of psychological support
offered by IVF Centers sufficient
DELHI MUMBAI
Yes20%
NO66%
Can't Say14% Yes
24%
NO61%
Can't Say15%
Was sufficient time given towards
psychological & support counseling during
the treatment
DELHI MUMBAI
Yes55%
No45%
Yes56%
No44%
Women mainly go for IVF after 30 years of age.
Spouse is supportive during the treatment, however other family members and relatives are not very supportive.
For selection of IVF centers, word of mouth and doctor’s recommendations are the main Influencers.
Most of the Couples are Stressed, Depressed & Anxious when they first come for Infertility Treatment.
Doctors are not able to give the required time to the patients.
Psychological Counseling is not provided before the treatment in most of the cases.
IVF treatment is costly but is trustworthy and safe.