By

HEAL Foundation

Survey on couples who have

opted IVF treatment

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

Data Analysis

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%

Is IVF treatment safe

DELHI MUMBAI

Yes70%

No17%

Can't say13%

Yes82%

No8%

Can't say10%

Is IVF treatment costly

DELHI MUMBAI

Yes84%

No10%

Can't say6%

Yes70%

No18%

Can't say12%

Was spouse supportive during

treatment

DELHI MUMBAI

Yes89%

NO11%

Yes92%

No8%

Were relatives supportive during

treatment

DELHI MUMBAI

Yes55%

No45%

Yes61%

No39%

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%

Did doctor explain the reason of

failure

DELHI MUMBAI

Yes61%

No39%

Yes72%

No28%

Are doctors aware of mental

stress

DELHI MUMBAI

Yes72%

No28%

Yes81%

No19%

Was sufficient time given towards

psychological & support counseling during

the treatment

DELHI MUMBAI

Yes55%

No45%

Yes56%

No44%

Was psychological counseling

offered pre-IVF treatment

DELHI MUMBAI

Yes41%

No59%

Yes47%

No53%

Did doctor explain the IVF treatment

& procedure

DELHI MUMBAI

Yes70%

No30%

Yes74%

No26%

Synopsis

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.

Thank You