About Dr. Dayanidhi Kumar
Dr. Dayanidhi Kumar is the Senior Executive Director and Bihar Head at Indira IVF, Patna, with over 10 years of experience in clinical embryology and reproductive sciences. He completed both his Master’s in Clinical Embryology (MCE) and PhD in Clinical Embryology at Kasturba Medical College, becoming the first embryologist in India to pursue both qualifications. He further strengthened his expertise through advanced embryology training in Germany.
Dr. Dayanidhi has performed more than 10,000 embryo transfers and carried out ICSI on over one lakh oocytes. He has trained more than 100 embryologists across India and has published over 10 original research papers in international indexed journals. He was instrumental in establishing the first private ethical committee of East India, the Indira IVF Institutional Ethics Committee, Bihar.
Work Experience
- Currently working as Chief Embryologist & Centre Head – Indira IVF, Patna, Bihar
Education & Training
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Master’s in Clinical Embryology (MCE)
- B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
- Advanced Embryology Training
Memberships
- Member of the European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology (ESHRE), Europe – 2019–2024
- Executive Committee Member of the Indian Fertility Society (IFS), Bihar Chapter – 2022–2024
- Co-Convener of the Embryology Special Interest Group (SIG), Indian Fertility Society, India – 2022–2024
- Member of the Indira IVF Ethics Committee Board, Bihar – 2022 onwards
- Lifetime Member of the Academy of Clinical Embryologists (ACE), India
- Lifetime Member of the Manipal Academy of Clinical Embryologists (MACE), Manipal
- Lifetime Member of the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction (ISAR), India
Publications
- Sperm chromatin immaturity observed in short abstinence ejaculates affects DNA integrity and longevity in vitro - PLoS One. 2016(4) ;11(4): e0152942.
- Genetic instability in lymphocytes is associated with blood plasma antioxidant levels in healthcare workers occupationally exposed to ionization radiation - Int J Toxicol. 2016; 35(3): 327-35.
- In situ viability detection assays induce heat-shock protein 70 expression in spermatozoa without affecting the chromatin integrity - Andrologia. 2014; 47(8): 958-65.
- Nuclear DNA fragmentation negatively affects zona binding competence of Y-bearing mouse spermatozoa - J Assist Reprod Genet. 2013 Dec; 30(12): 1611–1615.
- Semen abnormalities, sperm DNA damage and global hypermethylation in health workers occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation - PLoS ONE. 2013; 8(7): e69927.
- The extent of paternal sperm DNA damage influences early post-natal survival of first-generation mouse offspring - Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol.2013; 166: 164–167.
- Ejaculate fractions of asthenozoospermic patients have differences in sperm DNA integrity - Andrologia. 2011; 43(6): 416-21.
Specialty Interest
- IVF
- ICSI
- PGS
- All embryological procedures in the laboratory
Key Achievements
- First Embryologist in India to pursue Master’s in Clinical Embryology (MCE) and Ph.D. in Clinical Embryology – 2014
- More than 11 years of experience in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) & Embryology
- Performed over 10,000 embryo transfers
- Completed ICSI on more than 1 lakh oocytes
- Trained over 100 embryologists in India
- Published 10+ original research papers in internationally indexed journals
- Member of multiple national and international ART & Embryology associations
- Established the first private ethical committee of East India – “Indira IVF Institutional Ethics Committee, Bihar,” recognised by ICMR, India
Awards & Recognitions
- Hall of Fame Embryologists (National) Award, 2024 - ET HealthWorld
- Legends of Bihar Award, 2024 - Dainik Jagran iNext
- Bihar Health Warriors Award, 2023 - NBC 24
- Global Healthcare Award, 2023 - Prime Time
- Hall of Fame Embryologists (East India) Award, 2023 - ET HealthWorld
- Health Care Eminence Award, 2023 - Dainik Bhaskar
- Healthcare Excellence Award in Embryology, 2023 - Radio Mirchi
- Pride of Bihar Award, 2022 - Hindustan
- Hall of Fame Embryologists (East India) Award, 2022 - ET HealthWorld
- Best Budding Embryologist in East India, 2019 - ET HealthWorld
- Mirchi Tycoon Award in Embryology, 2019 - Radio Mirchi
- Excellence in Clinical Embryology Award, 2017 - Manipal Association of Clinical Embryologists (MACE)
- Dr TMA Pai Gold Medal for Excellence in Medical Research, 2011 - Manipal University
- 1st Prize in the Young Talent Embryologist Award in 2011 for the paper “Early post-natal death in the first-generation mouse offspring derived from DNA-damaged sperm” - Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction (ISAR), Agra
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Fertility & IVF related FAQs
The procedure is not painful as it is done under light sedation. But, at times it may cause mild discomfort. At our clinic, we use mild anaesthesia administered through an IV route which relieves discomfort.
Success rates strongly depend on the age of the patient, their condition, medical history and the line of treatment administered.
The IVF procedure can be prescribed in cases where the other fertility treatments have failed, or if the chances of a successful pregnancy are higher with this method than with any other treatment.
If there are no contraindications, the procedure can be carried out simply at the request of the couple by considering that precise time as the right time for IVF.
- Tubal-peritoneal factor -
Violation of the patency of the fallopian tubes leads to the fact that the egg cannot penetrate the uterine cavity. In this case, you can either try to restore patency using a surgical laparoscopic operation or perform IVF and implant an already developing embryo into the uterine cavity.
- Male factor -
This diagnosis is made when the quality of sperm is not high enough. If the number of healthy active sperm is too low to conceive a healthy child, it is better to resort to ART treatments like IVF, IUI, ICSI, etc.
- Endometriosis -
Mild forms of endometriosis usually respond to surgery and hormonal treatment. If, after the therapy, pregnancy does not occur, then the doctor sends the couple for an IVF procedure.
- Age-related infertility -
Age plays a vital role when we talk about deciding the right time for IVF. With this factor of infertility, it is better to supplement the standard IVF procedure with ICSI and assisted hatching methods.
- Anovulation -
Anovulation is usually treated with simpler methods, such as hormonal stimulation combined with IUI. But if it’s unsuccessful, you can always use the IVF method.
- Unexplained infertility -
If it is not possible to establish an accurate diagnosis, and the therapy is unsuccessful, then the doctor may advise the couple to resort to the IVF procedure.
In this process, the female egg is taken out under anaesthesia and fertilized with the husband’s sperm in the lab. The embryo formed after 3-5 days is transferred back to the uterus.
May involve 2-3 visits:
- One day for check-up / Pre-IVF preparation
- 15 days for IVF procedure (Second Visit)
- Embryo transfer
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