IVF in India for UK Patients: One Couple’s Journey to Parenthood
Read how expert care and personal support from TMTC shaped one UK couple's journey to parenthood.
Published on 15 October 20267m
Dr Madhurima Rajkhowa
Consultant Gynaecologist & Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine
After two and a half years of trying for a baby, one couple in the UK began looking beyond the healthcare system they knew. They wanted to understand their options, find a doctor they could trust, and give themselves the best possible chance of becoming parents.
Their search eventually led them to India, where they found not just fertility treatment, but a team that supported them through every step of the journey.
Today, they have a baby boy. And when the mother looks back on her experience, it is not just the treatment she remembers. It is the people who stood beside her, the honesty of her doctor, and the feeling that she was never in this alone.
Why This UK Couple Chose India for Their Fertility Treatment
The couple had been trying to conceive for around two and a half years. Although the NHS covered part of their fertility treatment, they still faced considerable out-of-pocket expenses.
As they explored their options, travelling to India began to make financial sense. When they factored in treatment, flights and accommodation, the overall cost felt comparable to what they would have to pay themselves in the UK.
But cost was only one part of the decision. They also wanted to feel confident about the clinic, the doctors and the care they would receive.
The couple contacted several clinics, mainly in Punjab. However, some of the promises they heard left them uncomfortable.
“They were saying whatever we wanted to hear,” she recalled, describing how some clinics appeared to offer unrealistic assurances about the outcome.
For a couple who had already spent years trying to conceive, promises were not what they needed. They needed honesty, realistic expectations and someone who would take their concerns seriously.
That was when they connected with The Medical Travel Company (TMTC) and Dr Madhurima Rajkhowa.
Finding the Right Fertility Doctor in India
For the couple, just one conversation with Dr Madhurima made a difference.
She felt that the doctor understood her situation and knew what she was talking about. More importantly, Dr Rajkhowa did not offer false hope or sugarcoat the realities of fertility treatment.
“She was very direct,” the patient explained. “She didn't give me false hope.”
That honesty helped build trust. Instead of feeling that she was being told what she wanted to hear, she felt she could make decisions with a clearer understanding of the road ahead.
Dr Rajkhowa also personally visited the clinic they were considering before the couple confirmed their decision. Her familiarity with UK healthcare standards was another source of reassurance for the patient, who wanted to know that the care she received abroad would meet the standards she was accustomed to.
Communication continued throughout the process. The patient recalled speaking with Dr Rajkhowa frequently, sometimes every day, and never feeling that she was asking too many questions.
For someone making a major healthcare decision in another country, that accessibility mattered. She knew she could reach out when she needed guidance.
Support for UK Patients During IVF Treatment in India
Travelling abroad for fertility treatment involves more than choosing a clinic and booking flights. There are appointments to attend, reports to organise, questions to ask and unfamiliar surroundings to navigate.
The patient found that TMTC's support made these practical details easier to manage.
Before travelling, sharing reports and other information was straightforward. Once in India, she had people accompanying her to appointments and helping her understand what was happening.
TMTC patient care coordinators accompanied her to appointments, including early scans and acupuncture sessions. They also supported her, particularly when she needed help expressing questions or concerns that she found difficult to put into words.
In her own words, having someone beside her made it easier to speak up and feel heard.
She came to rely on TMTC’s coordinators not only for practical help but also as a guide and friend. She did not have to keep track of every document, worry about what she needed to carry or work out the logistics on her own.
Describing how supported she felt, she said she could simply turn up for an appointment with herself and a bottle of water. Even then, someone would make sure she had what she needed.
It was a small detail, but it captured something important about her experience: she could focus on herself and her treatment rather than managing every little thing around it.
Aftercare Support During Fertility Treatment in India
The couple's experience extended beyond the clinic. At TMTC’s private aftercare accommodation, the staff helped create a welcoming environment that made their time in India feel less unfamiliar.
The patient remembered how the team went out of their way to make her and her husband comfortable.
Rather than serving the same meals every day, the food menu was around her nutritional needs. The weekly meal plan could be changed when she wanted something different, and the food was intended to support her through treatment and recovery.
She compared the experience to staying in a five-star hotel, except that it felt like home.
What UK Patients Can Expect from Fertility Doctors in India
The couple found that the experience with doctors she met in India was very different from what she was used to in the UK. She felt that they had a very direct approach to what they needed to communicate, rather than softening every difficult message.
That clarity was important during fertility treatment, when decisions can feel emotionally demanding.
For her, the combination of direct medical advice and personal support made the process easier to navigate. Dr Rajkhowa remained a particularly important part of that experience. The trust established during their first conversation continued throughout treatment, giving them someone they could turn to when they needed guidance.
Continued Support After Returning to the UK
The couple's journey did not end when they left India.
After returning to the UK, they continued to speak with Dr Rajkhowa and the TMTC team.
For them, these follow-ups showed that The Medical Travel Company had not simply helped them through treatment and then moved on but continued to care about what happened next.
That support became especially meaningful when her pregnancy took a difficult turn.
The patient went through a prolonged hospital stay before giving birth, and her baby needed neonatal intensive care. During this uncertain period, Dr Rajkhowa continued to message and call, checking on the patient's well-being and asking for updates. Having someone who had been part of their journey continue to reach out meant a great deal to her.
Welcoming Their Baby Boy After Fertility Treatment
Their son was born very prematurely, weighing 1.6 kg.
The early period was challenging, but at around three months old, her baby boy weighed approximately 4 kg. He was doing well, beginning to babble and gradually becoming more aware of the world around him.
She spoke with excitement about watching him grow and seeing him discover more things as he got older.
After two and a half years of trying for a baby, the couple had finally welcomed their son. Their journey had not been without uncertainty or difficult moments, but it had brought them to the family they had hoped for.
Advice for UK Couples Considering IVF in India
Looking back, the patient believes that understanding both partners' fertility health was an important part of their experience. She explained that the investigations in India identified fertility issues affecting her husband that had not previously been picked up through the NHS.
It reinforced for her how important it can be to look at the full picture when trying to understand why conception has not happened.
She also said she would wholeheartedly recommend TMTC and her advice to other couples facing similar challenges was simple: “Just do it. This was my first round and we got him.”
Having someone coordinate the process and support them on the ground made travelling to India feel manageable in a way she did not think it would have been if they had tried to organise everything themselves.
For her, the difference was not only in accessing treatment. It was having a doctor who was honest with her, people who helped her feel comfortable asking questions, and a team that continued checking in long after she had returned home.
Considering IVF Treatment in India from the UK?
Every fertility journey is different, and treatment cannot guarantee a particular outcome. But having the right information, a doctor you trust and practical support throughout the process can help you make more informed decisions.
For couples in the UK exploring fertility treatment in India, TMTC helps coordinate the journey, from connecting patients with doctors and clinics to arranging practical support during their stay and maintaining communication after they return home.
If you are considering your options, you do not have to work through every detail alone.
Get a free consultation with Dr Madhurima Rajkhowa and discuss your fertility treatment options in India.
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