Nagpur: Dr Hrishikesh Pai, President of the Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI), has said that Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Techniques are advancing so rapidly that two women would be able to produce a baby without a sperm donor in the future.
According to Dr Pai, skin cells from one partner could be turned into sperm cells that could be used to fertilize the other partner’s eggs. Dr Pai is considered one of the pioneers of ART in India.
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07 April 2025
Dr Pai was in Nagpur to attend the swearing-in ceremony of senior gynaecologist Dr Sushama Deshmukh as the President of the Nagpur Obstetric and Gynecological Society (NOGS). He said that artificial intelligence is a dual-edged sword and it is providing solutions as well as creating problems.
In addition to this, Dr Pai also spoke about the advances in artificial womb research. He said that there would be no need for a womb for producing children in the next 10 years, as lab-grown babies would be a reality. He added that scientists have been working on this technology for over a century now, and it may take years to reach a populous country like India.
While speaking about the advancements in ART techniques, Dr Pai also warned that artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword. Although there are some excellent AI-based technologies that select the best eggs for the best embryos, overdependence on AI may create an unimaginable crisis in the future.
Dr Sushma Deshmukh, the new President of the Nagpur Obstetric and Gynecological Society (NOGS), said that the society always strives for women’s health and keeps doctors updated about it. The theme for this year is “caring the warmth,” which will cover women, adolescent, and menopause health and happiness. The Society has planned several camps in Hemalkasa, Melghat, and social awareness events for common people, CMEs to benefit gynaecologists, educational programs for postgraduate students, and academic and cultural activities.
“This year’s theme is ‘caring the warmth’ which will cover women, adolescent and menopause health and happiness. We have planned camps in Hemalkasa, Melghat, and many other places,” she said. Being a known author, Dr Deshmukh has plans to publish new books.
