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Is this clinic ART-registered?
Any clinic offering IUI, IVF or egg freezing in India must be registered. Here's how to check one yourself in about five minutes.
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Find the registration number
Ask the clinic for its ART registration number. A registered clinic should be able to show you its certificate of registration, and many display it at reception.
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Why registration matters
Under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, clinics and banks offering assisted reproduction must be registered on the National ART & Surrogacy Registry. Registration means the clinic has been inspected and must meet requirements for staff, equipment, consent and record keeping.
Level 1 and Level 2
Level 1 clinics may offer basic procedures such as IUI. Level 2 clinics may also offer procedures done in a laboratory, such as IVF, ICSI and egg freezing. Check that the level matches the treatment you're considering.
What registration doesn't tell you
Registration is a legal minimum, not a measure of how well a clinic will suit you. It's one check among several, alongside clear explanations, written costs and how comfortable you feel asking questions.
If something doesn't match
Records can lag behind changes such as a move or renewal. Ask the clinic to explain. If you remain concerned, you can contact the State Appropriate Authority for ART in your state.
Sources
- The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021
- National ART & Surrogacy Registry, Government of India
- The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Rules, 2022
Reviewer
Dr Shesha Sinha
MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
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