Planning IVF? Specialist explains why a controlled environment matters

About 10 to 15% of married couples in India face infertility, and many turn to IVF. Dr Manjunath CS, a fertility specialist at Birla Fertility and IVF, says a carefully controlled environment is essential for embryo development. He warns that volatile organic compounds from sources like paint, perfumes and cleaning products may affect sensitive reproductive cells during IVF.