KOCHI: : Kerala has become a hub of infertility treatment and reproductive tourism is on the rise with affordable treatment options and other conveniences, according to Dr Peter Robert Brinsden, Group director of Bourn Hall Clinic.Talking to reporters here, he said the situation in Kerala is ideal for infertility treatment and as such the state was becoming a hub for couples who dream for a child. Elaborating on infertility treatment, he said that cases of infertility is increasing at an alarming rate in the state.According to him, one of the main reasons for declining birth rate in the state is the male work pattern that keeps them away from family for long periods. “The demographics of Kerala show that now women are opting for late marriages. Also, the alcohol consumption in Kerala is highest in India and it is considered to be one of the main reasons of infertility among male,” he said. In terms of treatment, Brinsden said that In Vitro Fertilization success rates are improving over time.Bourn Hall International India CEO Dr Pravin Kini said that they would be expanding their clinics across the country. “In the next three years, we expect to start 15 clinics across the country,” he said. He also said that Bourn Hall Clinic employs the best minds and methods.He also claimed that Bourn Hall Clinic has achieved the highest success rate of delivering healthy babies. Pravin Kini said that the clinic in Kochi is the only IVF centre in Asia to have a Clean Room IVF Lab that meets UK standards.
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