IVF and fertility treatment in India
IVF and fertility care. With you at every step.
MedPanda helps couples from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and the UK plan IVF and fertility treatment at partner hospitals in India. We share your test results with fertility specialists and arrange your visa, travel and a place to stay.
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Plan IVF in India and save up to 60%* on treatment cost
An IVF cycle at a partner hospital in India costs from about £2,000 (US$2,660), compared with an average of about £5,000 for a private cycle in the UK. Ask every clinic for a fully costed plan in writing, including medicines and tests. *Compared with the average UK private IVF cycle price. See the cost table below.
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IVF (IN VITRO FERTILISATION)
Eggs are collected from the ovaries and mixed with sperm in a laboratory. If an embryo develops, it is placed in the womb a few days later. A full IVF cycle usually takes 3 to 6 weeks.
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Before egg collection you have daily hormone injections for about 2 weeks, with scans and blood tests. Egg collection takes about 20 minutes, usually with sedation. You can do a pregnancy test about 16 days after the embryo transfer.
ICSI AND MALE INFERTILITY
With ICSI, a single sperm is injected into an egg as part of IVF, mainly for sperm problems such as a very low sperm count. Poor quality semen is a common cause of fertility problems, so both partners should expect tests.
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Depending on the cause, other options for male infertility include medicines or surgery. A specialist decides what is suitable after testing.
IUI (INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION)
Sperm is placed directly in the womb. It is one of the options besides IVF that a fertility specialist may discuss with you.
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MEDICINES TO HELP OVULATION
Medicines can help ovulation for some women. Whether they, IVF or another treatment suits you depends on your age, your health and the cause, and only a fertility specialist can decide.
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EGG, SPERM AND EMBRYO FREEZING
Eggs, sperm and embryos can be frozen and stored. Under Indian law they can be stored for up to 10 years.
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If embryos are frozen, they may be transferred on a later trip.
How MedPanda helps
- Free consultationSend us your scans and doctors' reports. We talk you through your options at no cost and with no obligation.
- Hospital quotes, compared for youWith your consent, our world-class partner hospitals review your records and send their quotes. Each sets its quote out differently, so we put them side by side in one clear format: the doctor, the procedure, what the price includes and the facilities. You compare like for like and choose what suits you.
- Visa, travel and stayWe help with the hospital letter for your visa, flights, airport pick-up and a place to stay nearby.
- Aftercare at homeYour reports are kept in your Lifetime Health Passport, and we stay in touch once you are home.
Cost
IVF up to 60% less in India
Explore how much you could potentially save on an IVF cycle in India compared with the average private cycle in the UK.
| Compared with | Price there | India price (from) | You save* |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK private clinic: one IVF cycle (average) | About £5,000 | £2,000 US$2,660 (approx.) | 60% |
*The figures above are intended to give a general idea of the potential cost savings when choosing IVF in India. UK: average private cycle price given by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), viewed October 2026; it varies a lot between clinics and may not include consultations, medicines or embryo storage. India: indicative starting price from publicly available price guides, October 2026. The hospital sets your final price after reviewing your test results. IVF prices in Nigeria and Ghana vary widely between clinics, so we do not show a saving against them. Flights, visas and a stay of about 3 weeks are extra.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does IVF cost in Nigeria?
Prices vary between clinics and depend on the medicines and tests you need. Ask each clinic for a full written quote, then add flights and your stay when you compare it with IVF in India, which starts from about US$2,660 per cycle (October 2026).
What is the IVF cost in Ghana?
Prices in Ghana also vary between clinics. Ask for a written quote listing everything included, such as medicines, scans and embryo freezing, so you can compare like with like.
How long do I need to stay in India for IVF?
Plan to stay around 3 weeks for one IVF cycle, or longer if your treatment starts in India. Some early steps may be possible at home, so ask the clinic before you book. You will usually do your pregnancy test at home.
What does Indian law say about IVF for foreign patients?
Under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act 2021, every IVF clinic and sperm or egg bank must be registered, so ask to see the registration. Treatment is for women aged over 21 and under 50, and men aged over 21 and under 55. Clinics may not offer a baby of a chosen sex.
Can I have surrogacy in India?
India allows only unpaid surrogacy, and the law limits it to married Indian couples and some Indian women. So surrogacy in India is generally not open to patients from Nigeria, Ghana or the UK. If you are from the UK, the HFEA advises getting legal advice before using donors or a surrogate overseas.
What are the risks of IVF, and how often does it work?
Most people have no serious problems, but IVF carries some risks, including ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, multiple pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy. Get medical help straight away for severe tummy pain, trouble breathing or chest pain after treatment. In the UK in 2024, the average birth rate per embryo transferred using a patient's own eggs was 30%: 38% for people aged 18 to 34 and 8% for those aged 43 to 44 (HFEA). Results vary with age and cause, so they are not a prediction for you.
Is fertility treatment abroad safe?
Rules differ between countries. The HFEA advises checking how the clinic is regulated, how it reports success rates and what happens if something goes wrong.
Do I need a visa for IVF in India from Nigeria or Ghana?
Yes. Nigerian passport holders apply for a regular Medical visa at the High Commission of India in Abuja or the Consulate General of India in Lagos, and India also asks them for proof of a recent polio vaccine. Ghanaian, Kenyan and UK passport holders can apply online for an e-Medical visa. Travellers from Nigeria and Ghana need an original yellow fever certificate. See our Indian medical visa guide.
Partner hospitals that offer IVF
- Aster Medcity, Kochi
- Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram
- Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode
Each lists IVF on its own website, and all three are on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026 list for India.
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Sources
- NHS: IVF, what happens. nhs.uk
- NHS: Infertility. nhs.uk
- HFEA: Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). hfea.gov.uk
- HFEA: In vitro fertilisation (IVF), including the average UK private cycle price. hfea.gov.uk
- HFEA: Fertility treatment 2024, trends and figures (June 2026). hfea.gov.uk
- HFEA: Fertility treatment abroad. hfea.gov.uk
- The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act 2021, India Code. indiacode.nic.in
- The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021, Government of India.
- India price: indicative starting price from publicly available price guides, October 2026. Final prices are set by the hospital.
- Newsweek: World's Best Hospitals 2026, India (published 25 February 2026). rankings.newsweek.com
- Government of India: e-Visa and e-Medical visa. indianvisaonline.gov.in
- High Commission of India, Abuja: Visa instructions. hciabuja.gov.in
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India: advisory for travellers from yellow fever countries. mohfw.gov.in
