Kanta’s Story: Overcoming Severe Endometriosis & IVF Risks | Malpani Clinic

Kanta was 37. She was told there is no chance.

When Kanta first came to Mumbai from Lucknow in July 1995, she was already used to hearing the same things.

“You waited too long.”

“Your condition is too severe.”

“Be realistic.”

At 37, she had lived with infertility for years. Not quietly. Not passively. She had gone through surgeries, scans, and repeated medical opinions. Each time, she was told some version of the same truth: her chances were low.

Still, she came. Not because she was promised success, but because she wanted one honest attempt.

A Body That Had Been Through Too Much

Kanta had endometriosis . This is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside it, often causing pain and infertility. In her case, it was severe.

She had undergone several laparoscopic surgeries in the past. Large cysts filled with old blood had formed on her ovaries. These are often called chocolate cysts . Her uterus had fibroids , which are non-cancerous growths that can interfere with pregnancy. One fallopian tube was blocked. The other was stuck to the ovary.

From a medical point of view, conception was extremely difficult. Her husband’s sperm tests were normal, but that alone could not overcome the damage endometriosis had caused. By the time she reached Malpani Infertility Clinic , her reports were clear. So were the risks.

An Honest Conversation

After reviewing everything, IVF was discussed.

IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) involves collecting eggs from the ovaries, fertilising them with sperm in a laboratory, and then placing the embryos into the uterus.

Dr. Anjali Malpani explained this carefully. She also explained something else just as clearly.

“Kanta, we can try. But the chances are low. I do not want to give you false hope.”

This was not said to discourage her. It was said to respect her. Kanta listened quietly. Then she asked a question that surprised everyone.

“Doctor, do you have faith in your work?”

Dr. Malpani replied honestly. She said yes, but that faith also means preparing patients for disappointment. Kanta nodded.

“I understand,” she said. “But I have come here knowing the risks. I still want to try.”

She was not asking for guarantees. She was asking for a chance.

When Treatment Does Not Go as Planned

The IVF cycle began cautiously. Early scans showed no follicle growth. Even with strong hormone injections, the ovaries were not responding.

At this point, many cycles are stopped. Continuing means more expense, more injections, and more emotional strain. This was discussed openly. Kanta was told the facts. She was not pushed to continue.

She chose to go on.

“Let us finish what we started,” she said calmly.

Her decision was respected. The team continued to monitor her closely, watching carefully for any response.

A Slow and Unexpected Turn

Around day fourteen, small follicles began to appear. They were tiny. Nothing dramatic. But given her age and condition, it mattered. Treatment continued, one day at a time.

By day twenty-four, seven eggs were collected. Five were mature. Three embryos developed well enough to be transferred.

Nothing about this was described as a miracle. It was cautious progress. Carefully measured. The embryos were placed in her uterus. Kanta returned to Lucknow. Before leaving, she smiled and said, “I will come back, not alone.”

Waiting Without Demands

Two weeks later, the call came. The pregnancy test was positive.

There was relief, but also restraint. Early pregnancies after IVF are fragile, especially in women with fibroids and endometriosis. Soon after, Kanta experienced heavy bleeding. A blood clot had formed inside the uterus.

She was frightened, but she did not panic. She stayed in touch. She followed instructions carefully. The situation was monitored closely. Slowly, the bleeding settled. The pregnancy continued.

What This Story Really Shows

Months later, Kanta delivered a healthy baby boy. Her story is often described as one of faith, but it is also a story of something else:

• Clear guidance.
• Honest expectations.
• A patient who understood risks and chose to proceed anyway.

Endometriosis does not mean pregnancy is impossible. But it does mean decisions need to be made carefully, with full understanding. At Malpani Infertility Clinic , treatment is not about pushing cycles. It is about helping patients decide when to try, when to stop, and when to continue with eyes open.

A Thought for the Reader

If you are living with endometriosis or age-related fertility challenges, you may hear many opinions.

Some will dismiss you too quickly.
Some will promise too much.

What you need is neither. You need clarity.

Speaking to a fertility specialist like Dr. Malpani can help you understand what is medically possible for you, without pressure and without exaggeration. Kanta did not succeed because she ignored reality. She succeeded because she understood it and still chose to try.

And sometimes, that is where hope truly begins.