AI tools to increase IVF success rate and reduce patient costs

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help reduce patient costs by achieving pregnancy faster during IVF (In vitro fertilisation) process, said Dr. Manika Khanna, Chairperson and MD at Gaudium IVF, while introducing two new AI tools — SiD (Sperm Identification Device) and ERICA (Embryo Ranking Intelligent Classification Assistant) — in New Delhi on Wednesday (April 1,2026).

These AI tools have been developed by the IVF 2.0, a UK-headquartered embryology innovation organisation, founded by embryologists Dr. Jacques Cohen and Dr. Alejandro Chave.

SiD is an AI system designed to optimise sperm selection during fertility treatments. It identifies the most viable sperm for fertilisation, which can lead to better-quality blastocyst formation. While ERICA supports embryologists in embryo selection, provides objective, data-driven ranking of embryos. It is done by analysing static images of blastocysts based on key morphological and developmental characteristics.

They have been data-fed by the genome sequencing data from India as well, said Dr. Khanna. The newly introduced technologies are designed to enhance critical stages of the IVF process.

Together, these non-invasive tools assist embryologists in improving decision-making and reducing variability. Early clinical observations suggest that the integration of these AI systems can significantly improve fertilisation and blastocyst development rates.

Dr. Khanna said that nearly 15% Indians (male and female, both) are infertile now. She attributes it to increasing stress and exposure to pollutants, consumption of preservative-rich food, use of tobacco and unverified fitness supplements.

By improving precision and consistency, the adoption of AI has the potential to reduce the need for repeat cycles, thereby lowering the emotional, physical, and financial burden on patients while inspiring confidence among clinicians and stakeholders, added Dr. Khanna.

She said that these AI tools analyse the sample on 2.5 million parameters and help embryologists choose the best sperm and embryo. Dr. Khanna added that AI increases first-cycle IVF success rate by 5-7%.

While these AI tools help reduce time and money, the base price for an IVF cycle begins around ₹2,00,000 at Gaudium IVF, with additional costs for complex cases.