Dr. S.M. Kantikar, Member—In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complex series of procedures used to treat fertility or genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child. IVF involves several steps — ovulation induction, egg retrieval, sperm retrieval, fertilization and embryo transfer. One cycle of IVF can take about two weeks, and more than one cycle may be required. Infertility is a growing problem in India as well with the number of IVF Cycles increasing.

2. The relevant brief facts to dispose of this appeal are that Mrs. Ispita Seal, 35 years old lady (herein referred as the patient), way back in 1990 suffered ectopic pregnancy, that time her right fallopian tube was removed. The then doctor had assured that she had again chance of pregnancy as the left fallopian tube was patent and intact. Thereafter, in May 1992, she got pregnant but unfortunately it was again ectopic pregnancy. She took treatment and the doctor removed the pregnancy and the fallopian tube was saved. Furthermore, from January 1993 till 1999 for six years she took infertility treatment at AIIMS