Embryo Selection Treatment in India – Best Hospitals & Doctors

Learn about Embryo Selection Treatment in India — how it works, who it is for, recovery timelines, and what to expect before and after surgery. Compare hospitals and doctors experienced in Embryo Selection and request assistance for cost estimates or appointments.

Partner Hospitals

0 partner in India for this surgery

Specialist Doctors

7 Surgeons linked to this surgery

Treatment Cost

Approx INR 50 Thousand – 200 Thousand

About Embryo Selection

Embryo selection, often performed as part of an In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycle, is a sophisticated laboratory technique used to identify the healthiest and most viable embryos for transfer into the uterus. This process, also known as embryo grading or preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), involves carefully assessing embryos under a microscope for their developmental stage, cell number, symmetry, and fragmentation. Advanced methods like time-lapse imaging and genetic screening (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR) provide deeper insights into chromosomal normality and genetic health. The primary goal is to select the embryo with the highest potential for implantation and a successful, healthy pregnancy, thereby increasing IVF success rates and reducing the risk of miscarriage or genetic disorders.

Key Highlights

Increases the chances of a successful pregnancy and live birth from an IVF cycle.Helps reduce the risk of miscarriage associated with chromosomal abnormalities.Can screen for specific inherited genetic disorders (PGT-M) or chromosomal rearrangements (PGT-SR).May allow for the transfer of a single, high-quality embryo, reducing the risk of multiple pregnancies.Provides valuable information to guide family planning decisions.

Who is this surgery for?

Advanced maternal age (typically over 35), which increases the risk of chromosomal abnormalities.
Recurrent pregnancy loss or previous failed IVF cycles.
Carriers of known genetic disorders (e.g., cystic fibrosis, Huntington's disease) or chromosomal rearrangements.
Severe male factor infertility affecting embryo quality.
Family balancing or sex selection for medical reasons (to avoid sex-linked genetic disorders).
To select a genetically compatible embryo for a sibling in need of a stem cell transplant (savior sibling).

How to prepare

Completion of the standard IVF process, including ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, and fertilization to create embryos.
Detailed genetic counseling to understand the benefits, limitations, and implications of genetic testing (if PGT is used).
Provision of consent forms specific to embryo biopsy and genetic analysis.
No specific physical preparation is required for the selection process itself, as it is a laboratory procedure.
Coordination with the embryology lab on the timeline for embryo biopsy (typically on day 5 or 6 of development).

Risks & possible complications

Embryo biopsy (required for PGT) carries a very small risk of damage to the embryo, though modern techniques are highly refined.
No embryos may be found suitable for transfer after selection, potentially ending the treatment cycle.
Genetic testing (PGT) results can be inconclusive or show mosaicism (a mix of normal and abnormal cells), creating complex decision-making.
PGT does not guarantee a pregnancy or a completely healthy baby, as it cannot screen for all possible genetic conditions or structural defects.
There is a small risk of misdiagnosis due to technical limitations.

Recovery & hospital stay

As embryo selection is a lab procedure, there is no direct physical recovery for the patient.
Patients await results from the embryology lab, which can take several days for genetic testing results.
Once the best embryo(s) are selected, the patient proceeds with the embryo transfer procedure, which is minimally invasive.
Post-transfer, standard IVF recovery and care protocols apply, including rest and potential progesterone support.
Follow-up involves a pregnancy test approximately 10-14 days after the embryo transfer.

Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient lab procedure)
Expected recovery time: 0 days (for the selection process itself)

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are considering embryo selection in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.

＋ − Which hospitals are best for embryo selection in India?

Top-rated hospitals in India with ivf and reproductive medicine departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.

＋ − How do I choose the right doctor for embryo selection?

Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform embryo selection. MediFyr helps you compare ivf and reproductive medicines and book consultations online.

＋ − What factors affect the cost of embryo selection?

The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.

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Procedure cost in other countries

Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for embryo selection compare across other countries where we have data.

Country	Estimated cost range	Typical stay	Recovery time	View details
India	INR 50 Thousand – 200 Thousand	0 days (outpatient lab procedure)	~ 0 days (for the selection process itself)	Know More
Turkey	TRY 175 Thousand – 700 Thousand	0 days (outpatient lab procedure)	~ 0 days (for the selection process itself)	Know More

PATIENT REVIEW

Patient Name: Arjun Williams. Age: 38...

Patient Name: Arjun Williams. Age: 38. Background: Arjun is a high school history teacher, married to his husband, Michael, for five years. They live in a suburb of Chicago. Symptoms/History: As a same-sex male couple, they required both an egg donor and a gestational carrier to build their family. They had experienced one previous failed IVF cycle using a donor egg where the transferred embryo did not implant. Doctor Recommendation: Their reproductive endocrinologist recommended Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A) as part of their next IVF cycle. This embryo selection process would identify embryos with the correct number of chromosomes, significantly increasing the chances of a successful pregnancy with their surrogate. Treatment Experience: The process felt complex but clinical. Arjun felt detached during the egg donor stimulation and retrieval. The anxious wait for the PGT-A results on their five viable embryos was the hardest part. Post-Procedure Recovery Outcome: Of the five embryos, three were chromosomally normal. They transferred one high-grade embryo to their gestational carrier. The pregnancy was successful, and they are now expecting a baby girl in three months. Emotional Journey: Before the procedure, Arjun felt a deep sense of helplessness and grief from their first failed attempt. He struggled with the ethical weight of 'selecting' an embryo. After receiving the positive pregnancy test from their surrogate, he was overwhelmed with relief and a profound sense of hope. He now focuses on the joy of their impending fatherhood, viewing the selection as a necessary step to ensure a healthy start for their child.