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Indira IVF on Wednesday 20 December announced their collaboration to introduce India’s first insurance to support couples with infertility.  According to a press statement, the one-of-its-kind health insurance in the country aims to uplift healthcare delivery in the country by helping couples make significant savings in their standalone treatment cost. The World Health Organisation defines infertility as a disease of the male or female reproductive system that fails to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.  In India, an estimated 33-34 million couples in the reproductive age suffer from lifetime infertility however, only 1% of this population approach a credible hospital for their treatment.  This can be attributed to a glaring gap in awareness and thereafter, financial constraints faced by families. “As a leader in infertility treatment, we are committed to bridge the awareness gap that exists in the Indian diaspora regard...

  Nidhi Panchmal and Dipalie Bajaj, co-founders of Arva Health The Bengaluru-based company has partnered with trusted labs for blood and sample collection at home. The start-up shares a detailed fertility report within 48 hours. Bengaluru-based startup Arva Health is revolutionizing women’s healthcare with the introduction of an at-home fertility test designed to empower women with data-driven insights.  Developed in collaboration with top fertility specialists, the test allows women to monitor and track up to 12 hormone levels affecting fertility from the comfort of their homes.  The initiative aims to provide affordable fertility testing, particularly catering to Indian women dealing with conditions such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and thyroid issues. Founder of Arva Health, Nidhi Panchmal, expressed the company’s commitment to addressing the long-overlooked aspect of women’s health in India.  “At Arva Health, we believe that every woman deserves to know he...