IVF Treatment
Personalised IVF protocols with direct embryologist-led lab expertise for higher success rates
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) remains the most effective assisted reproductive technology for couples who have not conceived through simpler treatments. At our Chennai fertility centre, Dr. Rukkayal combines clinical expertise with hands-on embryology lab involvement — personally overseeing embryo culture, grading, and selection — to give every cycle the strongest possible foundation.
Unlike most fertility specialists who rely entirely on a separate embryology team, Dr. Rukkayal brings direct IVF lab training from Germany and the UK into every treatment cycle. She evaluates each embryo under magnification, selects the highest-grade blastocysts, and tailors stimulation protocols to your ovarian reserve and response pattern. This dual-expertise approach — clinician and embryologist in one — reduces miscommunication between departments and allows real-time adjustments that can meaningfully improve outcomes. Whether you are exploring IVF after failed IUI cycles, dealing with endometriosis or tubal factor infertility, or pursuing treatment after 35, every protocol is built around your unique biology rather than a one-size-fits-all template. Patients receive transparent guidance at every stage, from baseline scans through embryo transfer and the two-week wait, so you always understand what is happening and why.
60%
Clinical Pregnancy Rate (select cases)
65%
Blastocyst Formation Rate
3000+
Patients Treated
12+
Years of Experience
When Should You Consider IVF?
You should see a specialist if you experience:
- You have been trying to conceive for over a year without success
- You have been diagnosed with blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
- Previous IUI cycles have not resulted in pregnancy
- Your partner has moderate to severe male factor infertility
- You have unexplained infertility despite normal test results
- You are over 35 and have not conceived after six months of trying
How IVF Works: A Patient-Friendly Overview
IVF involves stimulating the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs, retrieving those eggs in a short procedure under sedation, fertilising them with sperm in a controlled laboratory environment, culturing the resulting embryos for three to five days, and transferring the best-quality embryo into the uterus. Embryo quality — determined by cell division rate, symmetry, and fragmentation — is the single biggest controllable factor in IVF success. Every embryo is graded by Dr. Rukkayal herself using internationally standardised criteria, ensuring only the most viable embryos are selected for transfer or vitrification.
Conditions We Treat
IVF Treatment Protocols We Offer
Standard IVF Protocol
Controlled ovarian stimulation using gonadotropins, followed by egg retrieval, fertilisation, and fresh or frozen embryo transfer. Best suited for patients with adequate ovarian reserve.
Mild Stimulation IVF
Lower-dose medication protocols that produce fewer but often higher-quality eggs. Ideal for patients who prefer a gentler approach or those with a history of ovarian hyperstimulation.
Natural Cycle IVF
No or minimal stimulation medications — works with your body's single naturally selected egg. Suitable for patients with low ovarian reserve who do not respond well to stimulation.
Freeze-All Strategy
All quality embryos are vitrified rather than transferred in the stimulation cycle. The uterine lining recovers fully before a frozen embryo transfer, which can improve implantation rates.
Blastocyst Culture and Transfer
Embryos are cultured to day five or six blastocyst stage before transfer. Extended culture helps identify embryos with the highest developmental potential, improving single-embryo transfer success.
Why Choose Dr. Rukkayal?
- Dr. Rukkayal personally selects and grades embryos in the lab — a rare dual skill set that bridges clinic and laboratory decisions.
- Individualised stimulation protocols based on AMH, antral follicle count, and previous response history rather than standardised templates.
- Strong success rates driven by meticulous embryo culture practices, evidence-based transfer timing, and individually optimised protocols.
- Single embryo transfer policy where clinically appropriate, reducing multiple pregnancy risks without compromising success.
- Transparent step-by-step communication — you receive updates at every milestone from follicle growth through embryo development.
- International training from the UK (MRCOG) and Germany (FRM) applied to every treatment decision.
Your Treatment Journey
Initial Fertility Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation including hormonal panels, ultrasound assessment of ovarian reserve, tubal patency testing, and semen analysis. Dr. Rukkayal reviews all results personally to design your protocol.
Protocol Design and Counselling
A detailed discussion of your customised stimulation protocol, expected timeline, medication schedule, and what to expect at each stage. All questions are addressed before treatment begins.
Ovarian Stimulation and Monitoring
Daily or alternate-day injectable medications for 8 to 12 days, with regular ultrasound and blood work to track follicle growth and adjust doses in real time.
Egg Retrieval
A 15 to 20-minute ultrasound-guided procedure under light sedation. Mature eggs are immediately transferred to the adjacent lab for preparation.
Fertilisation and Embryo Culture
Eggs are fertilised using standard IVF or ICSI depending on sperm parameters. Dr. Rukkayal directly monitors embryo development over the next three to five days, grading each embryo at key checkpoints.
Embryo Transfer
The highest-grade embryo is transferred to the uterus in a painless, ultrasound-guided procedure. Surplus quality embryos are vitrified for future use.
Luteal Support and Pregnancy Test
Progesterone support maintains the uterine lining during the two-week wait. A blood beta-hCG test confirms pregnancy, and early ultrasound follow-up is scheduled promptly.
Have Questions About Your Treatment?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Related Specialties
ICSI Treatment
Advanced sperm injection technique used alongside IVF when sperm parameters are suboptimal.
Frozen Embryo Transfer
Transfer of previously vitrified embryos in a hormonally prepared cycle for improved implantation.
Female Fertility
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of ovulatory, tubal, and uterine causes of female infertility.
Male Fertility
Diagnosis and management of male factor infertility including low sperm count and motility issues.
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