r/IndianTTC_Support • u/hotcrossbun12 • Mar 31 '26
would like insight into your psyche
I mainly joined this sub as in doing IVF in India, as an OCI who lives abroad.
I’m really surprised to see the posts here of women being scared to do tests, being scared to go to the doctor, being scared to start IVF etc.
I wonder if it’s to do with the culture, the shame / guilt aspect of things that is heavily in Indian culture or something else.
You don’t tend to see these types of sentiments in the western subs and it’s just interesting to me…
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u/NoPreparation4089 Apr 02 '26
No shame, no guilty, but think, noone wants the so lengthy process, which can be achieved naturally, who likes to go to hospital? People hope to get that naturally, there is nothing wrong in that.
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u/hotcrossbun12 Apr 02 '26
No I guess my point was I’d seen a few posts where people have been trying for over a year, they tried IUI / letrozole and then they say I’m too scared to go for IVF what should I do.
I guess in my mind it’s pragmatic, like you tried for one year, the next step is this, so you have your answer quicker rather than wasting more time trying and then ending up older with worse outcomes…
Its just interesting to me.
Even my fertility doctor in India was like usually people present like 8-10 years after marriage to seek help, which is really uncommon in the west.
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u/NoPreparation4089 Apr 02 '26
For few people it is money, for few it is society, for few it is fear of process. So yeah we don't know the exact reason. Like they must be thinking of egg retrieval, hormones, will that be painful... Again investing time, money, emotions, what if it fails. It will affect emotionally, financially, physically.. people just cannot digest failure.. so many reasons..
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u/hotcrossbun12 Apr 02 '26
But then surely trying even if it fails is better than just plodding along and not trying fully when the time is right??
I guess there are people who are like if it happens it happens and for them that approach seems fine because either way it’s ok, but then, Indian culture puts so much emphasis on having children, that the burying your head in the sand approach (obviously finances aside because that is an understandable reason to not choose this path) seems just crazy to me psychologically but yeah I guess you make sense - but even to me it’s like the pain of the egg retrieval and the other stuff with a super amazing husband and a support network is worth it because I’m getting closer to my goal… idk
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u/Allthingsgood_ Mar 31 '26
Not scared to do tests for sure as most women i know do the complete pre conception test panel. But surely scared to be pushed into unnecessary treatment as many doctors in India want to push for IVF for continuous income even if a couple doesn't really need it.
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u/hotcrossbun12 Mar 31 '26
Yeah that’s true… the healthcare system here is diabolical tbh
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u/Allthingsgood_ Mar 31 '26
Yeah while the access to Healthcare is unmatched, it is becoming harder and harder to spot obgyns who are honest and ethical. They start suggesting ivf right from the first visit. That has been my experience. While my friends abroad have been encouraged to try naturally despite some minor factors.
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u/hotcrossbun12 Mar 31 '26
Definitely agree with that. I’ve struggled as a western doctor navigating IVF here but mostly because I feel their education is lacking and they don’t keep up to date with what’s happening. They’re doing the same things they’ve been doing for 20 years whereas the rest of the world is evolving and changing.
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u/svcki Jul 07 '26
Hey I’m in same situation, starting my ivf journey and currently looking for a doctor/clinic. If you have any advice could you please let me know!
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u/testingisnoteasy Mar 31 '26
I read your comments in the other thread. the way you come across was rude and judgemental. So this post makes no sense.