About Dr. Shipra Nigam
Dr. Shipra Nigam is the Executive Director at Indira IVF, Shahdara, with over 9 years of specialised experience in obstetrics, gynaecology, and reproductive medicine. She completed her MBBS from King George’s Medical College (KGMC), Lucknow, followed by an MD from LLRM Medical College, Meerut. She later pursued DNB and specialised further with an FNB in Reproductive Medicine from MMM, Chennai.
Her clinical expertise spans IVF/ICSI, IUI, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, management of thin endometrium, recurrent pregnancy loss, and recurrent IVF failure. She has received multiple honours, including the Vishist Sewa Ratna Award (2023) and the Excellence Award (2024) from IMA East Delhi for her contributions to women’s health.
Academically active, Dr. Shipra has published case reports and studies on IVF outcomes, hormonal profiles, infections, and endometrial optimisation. She is fluent in English and Hindi and is a member of FOGSI and ISAR.
Work Experience
- Executive Director: Indira IVF, Shahdara, Delhi
Education & Training
- MBBS
- MD
- DNB
- FNB (Reproductive Medicine)
Specialty Interest
- IVF / ICSI
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
- Hysteroscopy
- Laparoscopy
- Thin Endometrium Management
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Recurrent IVF Failure
Awards & Recognition
- Vishist Sewa Ratn – IMA East Delhi, 2023
- Excellence Award – IMA East Delhi, 2024
Publications
- IVF in hypogonadotropic hypogonadism – case report and management challenges
- Case series on falsely elevated FSH due to heterophilic interference and IVF/ICSI outcomes
- Original study on bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes
- Original study on mid-luteal serum estrogen & progesterone in predicting IVF/ICSI success
- Original study on age-related AMH changes in women seeking fertility
- Original study on low-dose hCG in thin endometrium during the follicular phase for FET
Memberships
- FOGSI
- ISAR
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Indira IVF Fertility Center - Shahdara
Infront Of Vishal Mega Mart, North Chhajupur, Near Durgapuri Chowk, Shahdara Delhi New Delhi India
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Fertility & IVF related FAQs
The procedure is not painful as it is done under light sedation. But, at times it may cause mild discomfort. At our clinic, we use mild anaesthesia administered through an IV route which relieves discomfort.
Success rates strongly depend on the age of the patient, their condition, medical history and the line of treatment administered.
The IVF procedure can be prescribed in cases where the other fertility treatments have failed, or if the chances of a successful pregnancy are higher with this method than with any other treatment.
If there are no contraindications, the procedure can be carried out simply at the request of the couple by considering that precise time as the right time for IVF.
- Tubal-peritoneal factor -
Violation of the patency of the fallopian tubes leads to the fact that the egg cannot penetrate the uterine cavity. In this case, you can either try to restore patency using a surgical laparoscopic operation or perform IVF and implant an already developing embryo into the uterine cavity.
- Male factor -
This diagnosis is made when the quality of sperm is not high enough. If the number of healthy active sperm is too low to conceive a healthy child, it is better to resort to ART treatments like IVF, IUI, ICSI, etc.
- Endometriosis -
Mild forms of endometriosis usually respond to surgery and hormonal treatment. If, after the therapy, pregnancy does not occur, then the doctor sends the couple for an IVF procedure.
- Age-related infertility -
Age plays a vital role when we talk about deciding the right time for IVF. With this factor of infertility, it is better to supplement the standard IVF procedure with ICSI and assisted hatching methods.
- Anovulation -
Anovulation is usually treated with simpler methods, such as hormonal stimulation combined with IUI. But if it’s unsuccessful, you can always use the IVF method.
- Unexplained infertility -
If it is not possible to establish an accurate diagnosis, and the therapy is unsuccessful, then the doctor may advise the couple to resort to the IVF procedure.
In this process, the female egg is taken out under anaesthesia and fertilized with the husband’s sperm in the lab. The embryo formed after 3-5 days is transferred back to the uterus.
May involve 2-3 visits:
- One day for check-up / Pre-IVF preparation
- 15 days for IVF procedure (Second Visit)
- Embryo transfer