September 21, 2025
Modern tech is helping beat infertility, and this is only the beginning.
Our desire to experience life fully transcends our physical and personal constraints and science gives us the means to fulfil it — revolutionary Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), such as the IVF process, can bring good news to those dealing with infertility, providing a path to parenthood even when natural conception or pregnancy may not be possible.
Bringing hope to life
Infertility affects approximately 27.5 million people across India1, often leading to feelings of disappointment and loss of self-esteem and self-confidence among those experiencing it2. However, health technology is redefining our notions of conception by changing the landscape of fertility treatments. Scientific interventions addressing fertility barriers are planting hope in the lives of those unable to conceive naturally.
Reimagining Birth
Ever since its introduction in 19783 the technique of IVF has made great strides, helping more people every year experience the joy of parenthood. The development of ART, particularly in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and intrauterine insemination (IUI), has helped change the approach birthing by offering techniques to overcome female as well as male conception issues4. Of course, the process itself can be long and tough, involving a rollercoaster of unforeseen emotions; but being aware of what it entails and of the possibilities it brings along, can smoothen the ride and equip you to better navigate the course of the treatment.
Knowing What to Expect
Your healthcare provider will guide you in choosing the path of conception that is best suited to your specific circumstances. That said, let’s take a broad look at what ART offers.
The process of IVF treatment for pregnancy involves fertilizing an egg with sperm outside the body in a laboratory dish, followed by the transfer of one or more embryos into the uterus5. It addresses fertility barriers in people dealing with issues like tubal factor infertility, reproductive health conditions like endometriosis, and unexplained infertility6. It also enables fertility preservation— a process that protects your reproductive tissues to allow you the opportunity to conceive in the future7. As technical discoveries in the fertility treatment process advance, innovations to tackle infertility, too, promise to continue improving. This can, in turn, result in a growing sense of awareness and change in societal attitudes towards conception and infertility, enabling more people who require medical assistance in this regard to avail effective treatment options8.
Some procedures, like Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), specifically address male infertility. The process involves the direct injection of a single sperm into an egg for fertilization9. ICSI has gained much prominence, especially in India, as being highly effective in its treatment, specifically in cases where the male partner has a low sperm count, poor sperm motility, or abnormal sperm morphology10. Similarly, Intrauterine insemination (IUI) involves placing washed and concentrated sperm directly into the woman’s uterus around the time of ovulation11, to increase the likelihood of fertilization. Often recommended for couples with mild male factor infertility, cervical issues, or unexplained infertility12, IUI can have excellent results.
These advancements have allowed individuals to take greater control over their reproductive choices and timelines. No longer constrained by traditional ideas of fertility, people of all genders can now explore a wider range of assisted reproductive options, tailored to their specific needs and realities. As such technology continues to evolve, the future of families can flourish in more liberated ways.
Human beings have learned to “bloom” in new ways, using technology to overcome barriers and create new possibilities for life. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that IVF is a metaphor for our journey of human resilience and scientific progress; a story of blooming where one is planted, not just despite the circumstances, but because of them13.
An IVF pregnancy represents profoundly positive science – allowing families to realize dreams that were once challenging to achieve. There’s no doubt that going through an IVF procedure can be demanding— physically, mentally, and emotionally— but consulting a trusted healthcare provider and getting familiar with the process in advance can prepare you for the journey ahead. As futuristic innovations in fertility treatments progress, they will continue to broaden the path to parenthood making it easier for more people to conceive hope and bring new possibilities to life.
This story was originally published on Oct. 11, 2024 and updated on Sep. 22, 2025.
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Disclaimer : The information mentioned in this document is only suggestive /for patient education and shall not be considered as a substitute for doctor’s advice or recommendations from Abbott. Please consult your doctor for more information.
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