Reproductive medicine
IVF (In-Vitro Fertilisation)
Stimulated ovaries produce eggs that are fertilised in the laboratory; the resulting embryo is transferred to the uterus 3–5 days later.
Duration
4–6 week cycle
Stay
Outpatient
What to expect
The procedure, step by step.
01
Hormonal stimulation injections
02
Egg retrieval under sedation
03
Lab fertilisation and culture
04
Embryo transfer in clinic
Recovery
Mild fatigue during stimulation; pregnancy test 12 days after transfer.