Growing awareness of advanced fertility diagnostics is driving demand for specialised reproductive healthcare in Siliguri, with Nova IVF Fertility reporting a successful case that highlights the importance of comprehensive male fertility assessment in cases of secondary infertility.
A Siliguri couple, Mrs. Riya, 36, and Mr. Roy, 39 (names changed to protect their identity), welcomed a healthy second child through IVF after an eight-year struggle to conceive again. The couple, who had their first child naturally, experienced two miscarriages and the loss of two babies after delivery. While routine fertility investigations showed normal results for the wife and a healthy sperm count for the husband, specialists at Nova IVF Fertility, Siliguri, conducted an advanced semen analysis that detected sperm DNA damage of 35 per cent, well above the recommended level of 25 per cent.
Based on the findings, the fertility team used a microfluidics-based sperm selection technique to isolate healthier sperm before carrying out IVF using the couple’s own gametes, ultimately resulting in the birth of a healthy baby.
Dr. YaminiAgarwal, Fertility Specialist at Nova IVF Fertility, Siliguri, said sperm DNA damage is a significant but often undetected contributor to recurrent pregnancy loss and secondary infertility. She noted that routine semen analysis does not assess DNA integrity, adding that lifestyle factors, tobacco use, metabolic disorders such as diabetes and advancing age can affect sperm quality. She urged couples facing difficulty in conceiving a second child to undergo comprehensive fertility evaluation involving both partners.
The case reflects the growing demand for advanced fertility services in Siliguri, where increasing awareness of assisted reproductive technologies is expanding the market for specialised diagnostics and IVF treatment. Healthcare providers say more couples are opting for detailed fertility assessments beyond conventional tests, creating opportunities for fertility centres to introduce advanced technologies and strengthen reproductive healthcare services in the region.
