Assisted reproductive technology in India: A 3 year retrospective data analysis

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Medicine
• Infertility Treatment
• Healthcare Informatics

Background:

• Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is rapidly expanding in India, with a significant increase in ART centers and cycles performed annually.
• India is poised to become a global leader in ART volume.
• Despite technological advancements and wider accessibility, ART outcomes in India show considerable variation, indicating a lack of standardization.

Purpose of the Study:

• To document the extensive work being conducted in India's ART sector.
• To analyze existing ART data to establish a comprehensive national registry.
• To provide guidance for standardizing protocols and improving ART outcomes across India.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of the 8th edition of the National ART Registry of India.
• Documentation and data collection from ART centers nationwide.
• Comparative analysis of ART protocols and outcomes.

Main Results:

• Significant growth in ART centers and cycles in India.
• Wide variation in ART results across different cities and centers.
• Inadequate standardization of protocols and reporting in the ART sector.
• Absence of a legal framework, with only ART guidelines in place.

Conclusions:

• There is an urgent need to document and analyze ART work in India.
• Establishing a national ART registry is crucial for standardization and improvement.
• Developing and enforcing standardized protocols and reporting is essential to enhance ART efficacy nationwide.