Definition:
A comprehensive fertility treatment where the woman undergoes ovarian stimulation to produce multiple eggs, which are then retrieved and fertilized in the lab. Fertilization may be performed by IVF (standard insemination) or ICSI (injecting a single sperm into the egg) depending on the medical evaluation. Embryos are cultured for several days before being transferred back into the uterus.
Procedure Steps:
1. Ovarian Stimulation
The woman receives hormonal medications to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs.
Includes: ultrasound monitoring + repeated blood tests.
2. Egg Retrieval (Egg Collection)
A short 15–20 minute procedure performed under mild sedation or general anesthesia.
The patient can usually go home after 2–3 hours.
3. Laboratory Fertilization
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Eggs are fertilized using IVF or ICSI depending on the case.
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Embryos are cultured for 3–5 days, sometimes to Day 5 blastocyst stage.
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Embryo grading and selection performed by embryology team.
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Optional: Genetic testing / Gender selection available upon request.
4. Embryo Transfer
A simple, painless procedure lasting 10–15 minutes, usually without anesthesia.
The patient can leave after 30 minutes.
5. The Two-Week Wait
The patient waits 12–14 days before taking a pregnancy test.
Purpose / Benefits:
• Helps couples with infertility achieve pregnancy through advanced reproductive techniques.
• Suitable for male or female infertility causes.
• Allows precise selection of embryos with the best chance of implantation.
• Minimally invasive procedures with quick recovery.
• Option to add genetic testing and embryo selection for improved outcomes.
