World IVF Day: Costs and access to regulation and AI are reshaping reproductive healthcare in India, a country shouldering 25 percent of the global infertility burden. With around 3 to 3.5 lakh IVF cycles performed annually—up from under 1 lakh a decade ago—the field has seen a dramatic transformation. Doctors attribute this boom to changing lifestyles, fading social stigma, rising infertility rates, technological progress, and stricter legal frameworks.
Dr. Manika Khanna of Gaudium IVF notes that IVF has moved from being a last resort in metros to a mainstream option across tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The market, valued at $1.4 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $4.9 billion by 2034. The Assisted Reproductive Technology Act of 2021 brought mandatory clinic registration and monthly data reporting, though experts like Dr. Shalu Gupta call for collective vigilance against scams.
Delayed parenthood is a key driver, with women in their mid-30s to early 40s increasingly seeking IVF. Awareness around male infertility, which contributes to 40 percent of cases, is also rising. Artificial intelligence now aids embryo selection and treatment personalization, while psychological counseling addresses emotional impacts.
In conclusion, World IVF Day highlights India’s progress, but maintaining high clinical standards and ethical practices remains vital as access expands.