Planning
Evaluation, consent, medication planning and a treatment calendar tailored to the cycle.
Understanding IVF
IVF is a process —
not a single moment.
In vitro fertilization involves stimulating the ovaries, retrieving eggs, fertilizing them in a laboratory and transferring an embryo to the uterus. The exact approach, medication plan and timeline depend on your individual medical picture.
Your clinician will explain whether IVF is an appropriate option, what alternatives may exist, and what benefits and limitations apply to your situation.
What the process can include
A clear view of
what comes next.
Stimulation
Medication and monitoring support the development of multiple follicles.
Laboratory
Egg retrieval is followed by fertilization and embryo development in the lab.
Transfer
When appropriate, an embryo is transferred in a carefully timed procedure.
Intrauterine insemination
A lower-intervention
treatment option.
IUI places prepared sperm directly into the uterus around ovulation. It may be considered for certain diagnoses, donor sperm pathways or other clinical circumstances. Testing and age are among the factors used to determine whether IUI is likely to be a reasonable first step.
Discuss treatment options ↗Common IVF questions
Bring every question.
We mean it.
Timelines vary depending on testing, cycle preparation, medication response and whether embryos are transferred in the same or a later cycle. Your clinical team will create an individual calendar.
No. IVF may be appropriate in some situations while other patients may begin with monitoring, medication, IUI or another approach. Recommendations should reflect diagnosis and goals.
Outcomes are influenced by multiple factors, including age, diagnosis, ovarian reserve, sperm factors and embryo characteristics. Your clinician can discuss available data in the context of your individual situation.