Chennai, September 2024: MGM Healthcare, a renowned multi-specialty quaternary care hospital located in the heart of Chennai, proudly announces the launch of its cutting-edge In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) services. The newly established Varam IVF centre at MGM healthcare aims to provide advanced fertility treatments and personalised care, utilising latest technologies. The centre located on the 6th Floor of MGM Healthcare in Aminjikarai, Chennai, brings together renowned specialists with state-of-the-art technology and extensive ancillary services all under one roof.
Varam IVF offers a personalised approach to fertility treatments with access to advanced reproductive technologies, ensuring that each patient receives comprehensive, tailored care. The IVF services at MGM Healthcare will play a pivotal role in supporting couples struggling with unexplained infertility, helping them realise their dream of parenthood.
Varam IVF’s services encompass a full range of treatments, from diagnostic evaluations to fertility preservation, increasing the chances of a successful pregnancy. The centre’s experienced team of fertility specialists, embryologists, and nurses also offers psychological support to help patients navigate the emotional challenges of infertility. With state-of-the-art facilities, MGM Healthcare is committed to helping families overcome infertility and expand their family options.
Services provided at Varam IVF Centre include:
⦁ Ovarian Stimulation
⦁ Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
⦁ In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
⦁ Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
⦁ Cryopreservation
⦁ Laser-Assisted Hatching
⦁ Pre- implantation genetic testing (PGT)
⦁ Embryo Freezing
⦁ Embryo Transfer
⦁ Frozen Embryo Transfers (FET)
⦁ Blastocyst Culture
⦁ Products of Conception Using Array CGH (POC)
⦁ Andrology Services
⦁ Micro Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (MESA)
⦁ Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (PESA)
⦁ Micro Testicular Sperm Extraction (Micro-TESE)
⦁ Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
⦁ Fertility Preservation for Men—Sperm Freezing (Cryopreservation)
⦁ Fertility Preservation for women – Oocyte freezing for cancer patients
Dr. Urjitha Rajagopalan, Director, MGM Healthcare, expressed: “As more and more couples choose assisted reproductive technologies like IVF, conversations around infertility has become more open. Furthermore, many influential women speak openly about their IVF journey in public; this has greatly contributed to breaking down boundaries. Seeking treatment for infertility is no longer a taboo but rather a courageous step towards fulfilling the dream of parenthood. With the launch of Varam IVF, our goal is to provide compassionate and personalised care supported by cutting-edge technology and an experienced team of fertility specialists. The journey towards parenthood is unique for every couple, and we are committed to supporting our patients with empathy, expertise, and unwavering dedication.”
Dr. Prashanth Rajagopalan, Director, MGM Healthcare, echoed this sentiment: “There is a wide spread shortage of standardized clinical protocols, structured training, quality laboratories and ethical practices in IVF. Varam IVF aims to address this urgent need by offering an organised all under one roof facility. With the rising prevalence of fertility tourism, Varam IVF is conveniently located and easily accessible from all parts of the city. The centre will provide both advanced technology and expert medical care.”
Dr. Dakshayani D, Director, Varam IVF, MGM Healthcare, emphasised the importance of the new centre; “As infertility rates rise globally, affecting approximately 10-15% of couples, the need for comprehensive IVF services is more crucial than ever. Our centre offers everything under one roof, from advanced diagnostics to counseling services, ensuring a smooth and supportive journey for our patients. At MGM Healthcare, we are committed to guiding couples through each step of the IVF process with empathy and expertise. By integrating these services into a multi-speciality hospital, we provide a holistic and coordinated approach to fertility care, enhancing the chances of success.”
In addition to core procedures such as IUI, IVF, and andrology services, Varam IVF offers state-of-the-art technologies such as assisted hatching, blastocyst culture, and vitrification. The centre will also provide advanced techniques such as ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection), where the embryologist carries out the fertilization of the oocytes (egg) using an extremely high-powered microscope to select the sperm cells with the best morphological quality.”
During the inauguration Dr. Prashanth Rajagopalan, Director, MGM Healthcare; Dr. Urjitha Rajagopalan, Director, MGM Healthcare; Dr. Dakshayani D, Director, Varam IVF, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Fertility Specialist, MGM Healthcare; Dr Vanitha Shri.R, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Fertility Specialist at Varam IVF, MGM Healthcare; Dr. A. Jaishree Gajaraj, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Varam-MGM Healthcare; and Dr Lakshmi Aswathaman, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Varam- MGM Healthcare were present during the inauguration.
About Varam
‘Varam’, which is a dedicated women’s super-specialty center combines the values that MGM Healthcare stands for with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled care. Encompassing everything from adolescent health, gynaecological health, obstetric services to menopausal health and gynaec-oncology, Varam strives to be the one-stop center for comprehensive and holistic care the city needs. ‘Varam’ aims to deliver exceptional healthcare for women of all ages with abundant empathy, expertise and excellence.
