How Does IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) Work?

Eggs are retrieved from the female partner’s body by ultrasound guided needle aspiration, executed under light sedation. The procedure is performed in the operating room, which involves no surgical incision. There is virtually no pain afterward to the patient. She can leave the hospital directly after the operation with no pain. She has to visit again after three days to have the fertilized embryo (or embryos) placed into her uterus through the cervix by the help of a tiny catheter. No incision or anaesthetic is required in this procedure. The patient is absolutely able to go home in an hour of the procedure.

Next, the woman goes through hormonal injections and ultrasound monitoring of her ovaries in order to retrieve multiple high-quality eggs. Her blood tests are regularly done to check the hormone levels till she is ready for her egg retrieval.

This can be very intimidating for a couple at the beginning, but we are there to support throughout the procedure and guide you through this. There are many ways of hormonal stimulation in IVF, like conventional stimulation, minimal stimulation or mini-IV