Calcutta Cureline is a specialized fertility clinic located on Rashbehari Avenue in Kolkata. Led by senior specialist Dr. Biplab Roy Chowdhury (MBBS, MD, MRCOG - London), we provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, advanced assisted reproductive technologies (ART), and personalised patient care.

We are situated at 124B Rashbehari Avenue, Kolkata – 700029 (near Lake Market). You can schedule a consultation by calling our reception desk directly, booking online through our website form, or visiting the clinic during working hours.

A fertility consultation is the first step toward understanding your reproductive health. We recommend scheduling an evaluation if any of the following apply:

• Unsuccessful attempts to conceive, based on age:
  • Under 35: trying through regular, unprotected intercourse for 12 consecutive months without success.
  • Ages 35–39: trying for 6 consecutive months without success.
  • Age 40 and older: immediate evaluation recommended, due to the natural decline in egg quantity and quality.
• Irregular or absent menstrual cycles — unpredictable, very long (over 35 days), or missing periods, often indicating ovulatory dysfunction such as PCOS.
• Known reproductive conditions — endometriosis, uterine fibroids, blocked fallopian tubes, pelvic inflammatory disease, or low sperm count/motility.
• History of pregnancy loss — two or more consecutive miscarriages warrants a recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation.
• Previous medical treatments — prior ovarian/pelvic surgery, or chemotherapy/radiation exposure that may affect egg or sperm quality.
• Desire for family building or fertility preservation — including single individuals or same-sex couples seeking donor gametes or surrogacy, or anyone wishing to freeze eggs/sperm for the future.

Your initial consultation with Dr. Biplab Roy Chowdhury includes a thorough review of your medical history, previous treatment records, and preliminary clinical evaluations (such as pelvic ultrasound or semen analysis if needed). We then outline a clear diagnostic and treatment roadmap.

We offer a complete range of reproductive treatments tailored to female and male factor infertility, including:

• IUI (Intrauterine Insemination – Husband or Donor)
• IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation)
• ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection)
• TESA (Testicular Sperm Extraction)
• Blastocyst Culture & Transfer
• Cryopreservation (Embryo, Egg, and Sperm Vitrification)
• Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)

No. IVF is recommended only when clinically necessary. Many couples achieve successful pregnancies using less invasive treatments, such as ovulation induction or Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), depending on their diagnostic results.

Our IVF packages are designed to be comprehensive and transparent, and typically include:

• Injections & stimulation
• Multiple consultations with the fertility specialist
• Multiple ultrasounds (for follicular monitoring)
• Ovum pickup
• Semen processing
• Embryo transfer
• IVF–ICSI
• Day-care ward rent
• OT charges & consumables

While a fertility consultation focuses on medical diagnoses and treatment plans, fertility counselling focuses on emotional well-being, psychological support, and decision-making throughout the family-building journey. Consider counselling if you're experiencing:

• Overwhelming stress, anxiety, or depression — persistent grief, burnout, marital strain, or sadness from prolonged attempts to conceive.
• Complex medical decisions — clarity needed on invasive treatments (like IVF), donor options (eggs, sperm, or embryos), or surrogacy.
• Third-party reproduction — implication counselling is mandatory/strongly recommended before using donor gametes or surrogacy, to understand the social, ethical, and legal aspects for both parents and child.
• Pregnancy loss or repeated cycle failures — processing grief after miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies, or failed IVF/IUI cycles before deciding next steps.
• Relationship and intimacy support — addressing communication breakdowns or reduced intimacy under the pressure of timed intercourse and medical schedules.
• Pre-treatment psychological preparation — setting realistic expectations and building emotional resilience before high-stakes procedures.

A counselling session offers a safe, confidential space to explore the emotional and relational impact of treatment — there are no medical exams involved. During a session, we typically cover:

• Exploration of emotional impact — how fertility struggles affect your mood, stress levels, and well-being.
• Relationship & communication check — how the journey affects your relationship and shared decision-making.
• Decision-making support — guidance on transitioning to IVF, third-party reproduction, or taking a treatment break.
• Coping strategy development — practical tools for anxiety, burnout, wait periods, and social pressure.
• Implication counselling — long-term legal, social, and emotional considerations for donor/surrogacy routes.

How to prepare as a couple:

• Align on goals — discuss what you both hope to gain beforehand.
• Write down key concerns — financial stress, family boundaries, relationship challenges, fears of failure.
• Be ready to be honest — it's a non-judgmental space; sharing raw emotions helps tailor support.
• Bring medical context if relevant — a summary of your history helps when discussing treatment or donor options.
• Keep an open mind — partners often process stress differently; the session bridges those differences rather than assigning blame.

Success rates depend on several key factors, including maternal age, underlying causes of infertility, egg and sperm quality, uterine receptivity, and protocol customization. During your consultation, we provide realistic expectations based on your specific clinical profile.

Yes. Modern ART protocols are safe when managed by experienced specialists. We carefully monitor medication dosages and follicle development to minimize risks such as Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS).

We believe in complete financial transparency. Treatment costs vary based on individual protocol requirements, medication dosages, and advanced lab techniques needed (e.g., ICSI or blastocyst transfer). We provide a clear cost outline prior to starting any cycle, with no hidden fees.

Yes. We offer dedicated fertility and psychological counselling to help couples navigate the stress, decision-making, and emotional aspects of fertility treatments — see the Fertility Counselling section above for details on when to consider it and what to expect.