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Lotus IVF & Gynec Hospital · Palanpur

From IVF to motherhood, with you at every step.

IVF से मातृत्व तक · सब एक ही जगह पर

Dr. Mehul Joshi (MBBS, DNB, FRM) is a fertility & IVF specialist and gynaecologist with 10 years in practice — helping couples understand their options, and caring for them through pregnancy and delivery.

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Dr. Mehul JoshiFertility & IVF · Gynaecology
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Signature treatment · IVF–ICSI

Careful science, explained in plain words.

Both partners are evaluated first. If IVF–ICSI is the right step for you, you'll know what each stage involves — and what is realistic — before you begin.

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Pregnancy care · 4D sonography · Delivery

One place, from the first scan to delivery day.

Antenatal care, detailed ultrasound including 4D imaging, a maternity unit and a laparoscopic centre — under one roof, close to home in Palanpur.

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MBBS · DNB · FRMQualifications
10 yearsin clinical practice
IVF to deliveryunder one roof
ગુજરાતી · हिंदीconsultations in Gujarati & Hindi
Mon–Sat, 10–6Sunday by appointment
01Welcome

Infertility is common. Feeling alone with it shouldn't be.

Many couples come to us after months — sometimes years — of trying, carrying a quiet worry about whether treatment will work. Our first job is to listen, to evaluate both partners properly, and to explain what your reports actually mean.

From there, the plan is built step by step — beginning with the simplest option that suits you — with an honest conversation about chances, timelines and costs before anything starts.

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We can't promise an outcome. What we can promise is clarity, careful evaluation and care at every step — from IVF to motherhood.
— Dr. Mehul Joshi
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02How care works here

Your path, one clear step at a time.

Every couple's plan is different. The order of care is not.

Step 01

Meet as a couple

A first consultation with both partners — your history, your questions, your concerns.

Step 02

Understand the cause

Focused tests for both partners: ultrasound, hormones, semen analysis, tubal check where needed.

Step 03

A plan that fits

The simplest suitable option first — with costs and realistic chances explained.

Step 04

Treatment, informed

IUI, IVF–ICSI, TESA or endoscopic surgery — you'll know what each stage involves.

Step 05

Pregnancy to delivery

After a positive test, care continues under the same roof — scans, antenatal care, delivery.

03Treatments

Fertility, surgery and pregnancy care — in one place.

All treatments

IVF–ICSI

Fertilisation in the IVF laboratory, with a single sperm placed into each mature egg when needed.

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IUI

A gentle OPD step that places prepared sperm in the uterus at the right time in the cycle.

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Fertility evaluation

A structured assessment of both partners — so the plan rests on a clear diagnosis.

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Azoospermia & TESA

Evaluation of male infertility, and sperm retrieval from the testis when advised.

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Hysteroscopy

A look inside the uterus through the natural passage — often treating what's found in the same sitting.

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Laparoscopy

Keyhole surgery for endometriosis, cysts, fibroids and tubal problems.

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After unsuccessful IVF

A careful second look at previous cycles to make the next step clearer.

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Pregnancy & 4D scans

Antenatal care, high-risk pregnancy care, 4D sonography and delivery.

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Dr. Mehul JoshiDirector · Lotus IVF
04Your doctor

Dr. Mehul Joshi

Fertility & IVF Specialist · Gynaecologist · Director, Lotus IVF & Gynec Hospital

For 10 years, Dr. Mehul has cared for couples facing infertility — women and men alike — from the first evaluation through IUI, IVF–ICSI, TESA and endoscopic surgery, and on to pregnancy care and delivery.

What often helps most is simply understanding: what the reports show, why a step is suggested, and what to realistically expect. Consultations are in Gujarati and Hindi.

MBBSDNBFRM — Reproductive Medicine10 years in practice
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05Myth or fact?

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More myths & FAQs
Questions before you book?

Talk to our team first — there's no rush.

Send a message on WhatsApp or call the hospital. We'll help you plan the first visit and what to bring.

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About Dr. Mehul

Dr. Mehul Joshi

MBBS, DNB, FRM · Fertility & IVF Specialist and Gynaecologist · Director, Lotus IVF & Gynec Hospital, Palanpur

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Dr. Mehul JoshiMBBS · DNB · FRM

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01Profile

Ten years of caring for couples — and the pregnancies that follow.

Dr. Mehul Joshi is a fertility & IVF specialist and gynaecologist, and the Director of Lotus IVF & Gynec Hospital in Palanpur. Over 10 years in practice, his work has centred on infertility in both women and men — careful evaluation, IUI, IVF–ICSI, TESA, and hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery — along with pregnancy care and delivery.

He believes no couple should feel rushed into treatment. Consultations make time to explain reports, answer questions in Gujarati or Hindi, and agree on a plan together — starting with the simplest step that suits you.

MBBSBachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
DNBDiplomate of National Board confirm specialty
FRMFellowship in Reproductive Medicine confirm
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DirectorLotus IVF & Gynec Hospital, Palanpur
LanguagesGujarati · Hindi
02How Dr. Mehul practises

Four promises we can keep.

Not promises about results — promises about how you'll be cared for.

01

Both partners, together

Fertility is a shared concern. Both partners are assessed, so nothing important is missed.

02

Simplest suitable step first

Not every couple needs IVF. Treatment moves step by step, guided by your reports.

03

Honest conversations

You'll hear what is realistic for your situation — never a promised result.

04

Clarity on costs

Treatment costs are explained after evaluation, before anything begins.

03Areas of special interest

Where much of Dr. Mehul's work is focused.

Alongside routine gynaecology and pregnancy care, these are the areas couples most often see him for — and the topics he's always happy to explain in detail.

IVF–ICSI Male infertility & azoospermia TESA Hysteroscopy Care after unsuccessful IVF High-risk pregnancy IVF myths, explained
04The hospital

Lotus IVF & Gynec Hospital

IVF से लेके मातृत्व तक, सब एक ही जगह पर — fertility care, pregnancy and delivery under one roof in Palanpur.

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Laparoscopic centreKeyhole & hysteroscopic surgery
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Meet Dr. Mehul

Start with a conversation.

Bring your reports. Bring your questions. Bring your partner.

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Treatments

Treatments at Lotus

Clear explanations of what each treatment involves — so you can come to your consultation with better questions.

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Every couple is different, and not every couple needs IVF. Here is a plain-language guide to what is offered at Lotus — what it is, who it may help and what to expect.

IVF–ICSI IUI Fertility evaluation Azoospermia & TESA Hysteroscopy Laparoscopy After unsuccessful IVF Pregnancy & 4D scans
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Fertility treatmentSignature

IVF–ICSI

When simpler treatments aren't suitable or haven't worked, IVF with ICSI helps the egg and sperm meet in the laboratory.

What it is

In IVF, the ovaries are gently stimulated so that several eggs mature. The eggs are collected in a short day-care procedure and fertilised in the IVF laboratory. In ICSI, a single sperm is placed directly into each mature egg — especially useful when sperm count or movement is low. An embryo is then transferred into the uterus; the number transferred is decided carefully, within national guidelines.

May be considered for

  • Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
  • Low sperm count, movement or shape
  • Reduced ovarian reserve or endometriosis
  • Unexplained infertility after IUI
  • Sperm retrieved through TESA

What to expect

  1. Evaluation and counselling for both partners
  2. About 10–12 days of injections, with follicle scans
  3. Egg collection under short anaesthesia
  4. Embryo transfer — quick and usually painless
  5. Pregnancy blood test about two weeks later
Good to know: Chances with IVF depend on age, egg and sperm quality, and the uterus. Dr. Mehul will discuss what is realistic for you using your own reports — never a promised result.
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Fertility treatment

IUI — Intrauterine insemination

A gentle, OPD-based step that places prepared sperm closer to the egg, at the right time.

What it is

Around ovulation, the partner's semen sample is washed and concentrated in the laboratory, then placed directly into the uterus through a fine, soft catheter. It is often combined with ovulation tracking and, where needed, mild medicines to support ovulation.

May be considered for

  • Mild male factor
  • Ovulation problems, such as PCOS
  • Cervical factors
  • Unexplained infertility

What to expect

  1. Follicle-tracking scans through the cycle
  2. A trigger injection when ready, if advised
  3. The IUI itself — a few minutes, no anaesthesia
  4. Usual routine the same day
Good to know: IUI needs at least one open fallopian tube and an adequate sperm count. It is usually tried for a limited number of cycles before moving to the next step.
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Diagnosis

Fertility evaluation for couples

Finding the reason comes first. A clear diagnosis saves time, cost and worry later.

What it is

A structured assessment of both partners — together. It begins with a detailed history and examination, followed by tests chosen for your situation, so the plan is built on facts rather than guesswork.

Usually includes

  • Pelvic ultrasound and follicle tracking
  • Hormone tests such as AMH, thyroid and prolactin
  • Semen analysis for the male partner
  • Tubal assessment (HSG / sono-HSG) where needed
  • Review of all previous reports

When to come

  • Under 35 and trying for 12 months
  • 35 or above and trying for 6 months
  • Sooner with irregular periods, PCOS or endometriosis
  • Previous pelvic surgery or a known male factor
Bring along: All previous reports, scan films, semen analyses and treatment records — even old ones help.
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Male fertility

Male infertility, azoospermia & TESA

Male factors play a part in many couples. They deserve the same careful attention.

What it is

Azoospermia means no sperm is seen in the semen sample. It may be due to a blockage in the passage (obstructive) or reduced sperm production in the testis (non-obstructive). Repeat semen analysis, hormone tests, scrotal ultrasound and, where advised, genetic tests help find the cause.

TESA (testicular sperm aspiration) uses a fine needle to retrieve sperm directly from the testis, under anaesthesia, as a day-care procedure. Sperm that are found can be used for ICSI.

May help with

  • No sperm in the semen (azoospermia)
  • Very low sperm count or movement
  • Blockage after infection or vasectomy
  • Problems with ejaculation

What to expect

  1. Evaluation and counselling
  2. TESA, timed with egg collection or sperm freezing
  3. Mild soreness for a day or two
Good to know: Whether sperm can be retrieved depends on the cause. This is discussed honestly — with your reports — before any procedure.
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Endoscopic surgery

Hysteroscopy

A look inside the uterus — through the natural passage, with no cuts on the abdomen.

What it is

A slim telescope (hysteroscope) is passed through the cervix to view the uterine cavity on a screen. Many problems found during the diagnostic look can be treated in the same sitting.

May help with

  • Polyps or fibroids inside the cavity
  • A uterine septum
  • Adhesions (scar tissue) inside the uterus
  • Assessment before IVF or after unsuccessful transfers

What to expect

  1. Usually planned soon after a period ends
  2. Day-care procedure under short anaesthesia
  3. Mild cramps or spotting for a day or two
Good to know: Hysteroscopy is advised selectively — when your history or scans suggest it will genuinely help the plan.
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Endoscopic surgery

Laparoscopy

Keyhole surgery to see and treat the pelvic organs through small incisions.

What it is

Through small incisions near the navel, a camera and fine instruments are used to examine the uterus, tubes and ovaries — and to treat what is found. Compared with open surgery, this usually means smaller scars and a quicker return to routine.

May help with

  • Endometriosis
  • Ovarian cysts and fibroids
  • Checking whether the tubes are open
  • Hydrosalpinx before IVF
  • Ectopic pregnancy

What to expect

  1. Pre-operative tests and fitness check
  2. Surgery under general anaesthesia
  3. Usually a short stay; recovery advice tailored to you
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Fertility treatment

Care after unsuccessful IVF

If previous IVF cycles haven't led to pregnancy, a careful second look can make the next step clearer.

What it is

A detailed review of what happened before — whether at Lotus or elsewhere — to look for factors that may have been missed, and to plan any next attempt more thoughtfully.

What is reviewed

  • Previous protocols and how the ovaries responded
  • Egg, sperm and embryo details
  • The uterine cavity and lining (hysteroscopy if advised)
  • Thyroid, hormonal and other medical factors
  • Sperm factors, including further tests if advised

What to expect

  1. Bring every previous cycle record you have
  2. A focused set of tests — only what's relevant
  3. A revised plan, with an honest talk about chances
Good to know: Sometimes a revised plan helps; sometimes the most useful outcome is clarity about your options. Either way, you'll know where you stand.
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Pregnancy care

Pregnancy care, 4D sonography & delivery

IVF से मातृत्व तक — after a positive test, care continues under the same roof.

What it is

Antenatal care from the first scan to delivery, with closer monitoring for higher-risk pregnancies — such as IVF pregnancies, twins, high blood pressure, diabetes in pregnancy or previous complications. The maternity unit (प्रसूतिगृह) supports normal delivery and caesarean section.

Scans at recommended stages — including detailed anomaly scans with 3D/4D imaging — help assess your baby's growth and development.

Includes

  • Early pregnancy and dating scans
  • Detailed anomaly scan, with 4D imaging
  • Growth and well-being scans

 

  • High-risk pregnancy care
  • Normal delivery and caesarean section
  • Postnatal follow-up
As required by law: The sex of the foetus is not determined or disclosed at Lotus. Sex determination is a punishable offence under the PC&PNDT Act, 1994.
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Information on this page is general and educational. It does not replace a consultation — your own plan will depend on your history, examination and reports.

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FAQs

Questions couples often ask

Straight answers, in plain language. If yours isn't here, just ask — no question is too small.

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01Getting started

If the woman is under 35 and you've been trying for 12 months, or 35 and above and trying for 6 months, an evaluation is a good idea. Come sooner if periods are irregular, there is PCOS or endometriosis, previous pelvic surgery, repeated miscarriages, or a known concern with the male partner's semen report.

Yes, ideally. Male factors play a part in many couples, and evaluating both partners from the start avoids delays and repeat visits.

All previous reports — blood tests, ultrasound and HSG reports, semen analyses, discharge summaries and records of any earlier IUI or IVF cycles — plus a list of current medicines and a photo ID. Old reports are useful too.

The consultation fee is ₹500. The cost of tests and treatment depends on what is advised for you; it is explained clearly after your evaluation, before anything begins.

02IVF & ICSI

In conventional IVF, eggs and sperm are placed together in the laboratory so fertilisation can happen on its own. In ICSI, a single sperm is injected directly into each mature egg. ICSI is commonly used when sperm count or movement is low, when sperm is retrieved by TESA, or after poor fertilisation in an earlier cycle.

Most women find it manageable. The hormone injections use small needles, egg collection is done under short anaesthesia, and embryo transfer usually feels similar to a routine internal examination. Some bloating or mild cramping afterwards is common and settles in a few days.

Roughly four to six weeks from the start of preparation to the pregnancy test. The injection phase itself usually lasts about 10–12 days, with a few scan visits in between. Your exact schedule depends on the protocol chosen for you.

No treatment can guarantee a pregnancy. Chances depend on the woman's age, ovarian reserve, sperm quality, the uterus and embryo development. Dr. Mehul will talk you through what is realistic for your situation, based on your own reports.

No. Prolonged bed rest isn't needed. Normal, light daily activity is usually fine; you'll be given specific advice about medicines and what to avoid.

03Male fertility

Not necessarily. A single report should first be repeated. If azoospermia is confirmed, tests help find out whether it's due to a blockage or reduced production. Depending on the cause, sperm may be retrieved from the testis through TESA and used for ICSI. Whether sperm can be found varies from person to person, and this is discussed honestly beforehand.

TESA is done under anaesthesia as a day-care procedure. Mild soreness or swelling for a day or two is common; most men return to routine work within a couple of days.

04Procedures

Hysteroscopy allows the inside of the uterus to be seen directly. It can detect — and often treat in the same sitting — polyps, adhesions or a septum that may affect implantation. It is recommended selectively, when your history or scans suggest it will help.

Many women return to desk work within about a week, but it depends on what was done during surgery. You'll receive recovery advice suited to your procedure.

05Visiting the hospital

Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM. Sunday consultations are by appointment only. For emergencies, call +91 998 998 5082.

Insurance, TPA and cashless schemes are not accepted at present. Payment details are shared at the hospital.

No. Sex determination of the foetus is not done or disclosed at Lotus. It is a punishable offence under the PC&PNDT Act, 1994.

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06Myth or fact?

Five things couples often hear — and what's actually true.

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Book & Contact

Plan your visit

Send a request on WhatsApp, call the hospital, or visit during OPD hours. We'll confirm a time that suits you.

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02Visit us
Lotus IVF & Gynec HospitalSuresh Mehta Chowk, Gathaman Circle Darwaja, near Prakash Mall, Gobri–Jagana Road, Palanpur, Gujarat 385001
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Monday – Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SundayBy appointment
Emergency24×7 confirm
Phone & WhatsApp+91 998 998 5082
Consultation fee₹500 · insurance / TPA not accepted at present
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03Before you come

What to bring to your first visit

All previous reportsBlood tests, scans, HSG — old ones too
Semen analysesAny earlier reports for the male partner
Treatment recordsEarlier IUI / IVF cycle details, if any
Current medicinesAnd a photo ID for registration
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