Understanding the IVF Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide

From your first consultation to embryo transfer ÔÇö a clear, compassionate walkthrough of what to expect at each stage of an IVF cycle.

IVF can feel overwhelming when you first hear the word. This guide walks you through the journey one step at a time so you know exactly what to expect.

Step 1: Initial Consultation

Your first visit is about understanding your story. We review medical history, run baseline hormone tests (AMH, FSH, TSH), and recommend a personalised path.

Step 2: Ovarian Stimulation

Daily hormone injections for 10ÔÇô12 days help your ovaries develop multiple mature eggs. We monitor with ultrasound and blood tests every 2ÔÇô3 days.

Step 3: Egg Retrieval

A 20-minute procedure under light sedation. Eggs are collected and immediately taken to the laboratory.

Step 4: Fertilisation & Embryo Culture

Eggs and sperm are combined (or sperm directly injected via ICSI). Embryos are watched in the lab for 3ÔÇô5 days.

Step 5: Embryo Transfer

The healthiest embryo is gently placed into the uterus ÔÇö a quick, painless procedure.

Step 6: Pregnancy Test

About 10ÔÇô14 days later, a blood test confirms whether the cycle was successful.