What the pilot covers
The state government has added assisted reproductive procedures such as IVF, ICSI, and frozen embryo transfer to the AB-PMJAY-CM ArK scheme. It starts as a one-year pilot for 120 Priority Household (PHH) and Below Poverty Line cardholders, delivered through empanelled private hospitals.
Who is eligible
According to reports of the government order, couples must meet all of these conditions:
- Married residents of Karnataka
- Hold a Primary Household (PHH) card
- No living biological child
- Clinically diagnosed as infertile
Scans before starting treatment
Baseline pelvic scan
- Uterus shape and lining
- Fibroids, polyps, or ovarian cysts
- Antral follicle count, an estimate of ovarian reserve
Tube check (HyCoSy)
- Checks whether the fallopian tubes are open
- Uses ultrasound and a contrast solution, with no radiation
- Usually done after the period and before ovulation
Scans during a treatment cycle
- Follicular study: repeat scans to measure follicle growth during stimulation
- Endometrial assessment: lining thickness and pattern before embryo transfer
- Early pregnancy scan: confirms the pregnancy location and heartbeat after a positive test
Your fertility specialist decides the timing. Scans are often needed at short notice, so a centre close to home helps.
Common questions
Is IVF covered under the Arogya Karnataka scheme?
Karnataka has added IVF, ICSI, and frozen embryo transfer to the ArK scheme as a one-year pilot for 120 PHH and BPL cardholders, through empanelled hospitals. Confirm details with the health department.
Are fertility scans at Nitara Scans covered by the scheme?
No. Nitara Scans is not empanelled under the ArK scheme. Scans here are billed directly.
Which scans are done before IVF?
A baseline pelvic scan with antral follicle count is common, and some patients need a tubal assessment such as HyCoSy. Your fertility specialist advises which apply to you.
How many follicular study scans are needed?
It varies. Scans are usually repeated every one to three days during stimulation until the follicles are ready.
Fertility ultrasound in HSR Layout, Bengaluru
All scans at Nitara Scans and Diagnostics are personally performed by Dr. Nayana N Sunku, DMRD, DNB Radiology, Fetal Medicine Fellow, in a private setting at 24th A Cross Rd, Garden Layout, Sector 2, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102.