Daybreak Clinics have made IVF the new C-section. VCs can't get enough
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Jul 30, 2025 IVF is becoming the go-to choice in India, overshadowing natural alternatives and skyrocketing costs. Women like Bina and Sujata share their tough journeys through this booming industry, revealing troubling systemic issues and financial strains. The IVF market's growth has attracted a frenzy of venture capital, raising concerns about the quality of care. With the market nearing $1.4 billion, the ethical implications of prioritizing profit over patient welfare are hard to ignore. This is a deep dive into the future of reproductive health in India.
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Bina's IVF Experience
- Bina spent months visiting fertility clinics and spent Rs 3.5 lakh on one IVF cycle.
- She found her chances of conception were only about 30%, highlighting IVF's probabilistic nature.
IVF as a Revenue-Driven Procedure
- IVF clinics in India aggressively push IVF before trying natural conception.
- This has turned IVF into a high-revenue, popular procedure with a $1.4 billion market.
Financial Constraints & IVF Push
- Many Indians are desperate to have biological children but face financial barriers.
- Clinics often recommend expensive IVF early, disregarding WHO infertility definitions.