What is inside
The book has ten short chapters that follow a real IVF cycle:
- What is IVF?
- How is IVF done?
- Making sense of success rates
- Newer advances in IVF
- Donor eggs, sperm and embryos
- Risks and complications of IVF
- Selecting the right IVF clinic
- What is ICSI?
- What is PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis)?
- What is Surrogacy?
Who is this book for?
Couples starting IVF, and anyone who wants a clear, jargon-free picture of the process. The cartoons make it easy even with no medical background.
Frequently asked questions
What is IVF?
IVF (in vitro fertilisation) is a technique in which the egg is fertilised by the sperm outside the body, in the laboratory, and the embryo is then placed in the uterus.
Is the IVF Comic Book free?
Yes. Read all 99 pages online here, or download the PDF at no cost.
Which languages is it available in?
English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Tamil. Use the language buttons at the top.
Who wrote it?
Dr. Aniruddha Malpani, MD and Dr. Anjali Malpani, MD of the Malpani Infertility Clinic, Mumbai.
Have questions about your own IVF journey?
Reading is a good start. Every couple is different, so get answers for your situation.
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