Comprehensive Guide to IVF Procedures

IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) procedures are assisted reproductive techniques used to help individuals or couples conceive a child. They involve collecting eggs and sperm to create embryos outside the body.

IVF Procedures FAQ

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What is in vitro fertilisation (IVF)?

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is one of several techniques available to help people with fertility problems have a baby. During IVF, an egg is removed from the woman's ovaries and fertilised with sperm in a laboratory. The fertilised egg, called an embryo, is then returned to the woman's womb to grow and develop.

What is IVF & how does it work?

IVF is a type of fertility treatment where fertilisation takes place outside the body. It’s suitable for people with a wide range of fertility issues and is one of the most commonly used and successful treatments available for many people. This page introduces you to how IVF works, the risks and success rates.

Does in vitro fertilization help you get pregnant?

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is when sperm and eggs are combined outside the body – and it can help you get pregnant in a number of circumstances. What is IVF? Why choose IVF? Unexplained infertility (when all fertility tests come back normal and the problem can't be identified) What happens before in vitro fertilization?

How does IVF help people with infertility?

IVF helps people with infertility who want to have a baby. IVF is expensive and invasive, so couples often try other fertility treatments first. These may include taking fertility drugs or having intrauterine insemination. During that procedure, a doctor transfers sperm directly into a woman’s uterus.

How does IVF work?

During IVF, an egg is removed from the woman's ovaries and fertilised with sperm in a laboratory. The fertilised egg, called an embryo, is then returned to the woman's womb to grow and develop. It can be carried out using your eggs and your partner's sperm, or eggs and sperm from donors. Who can have IVF?

How does in vitro fertilization work?

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is one of the main methods used to help people conceive. Treatment begins with stimulation of the ovaries and includes collecting eggs and sperm, fertilising the eggs outside the woman's body, and placing 1 or 2 of the embryos into the womb. What is a full cycle of IVF?

How much does private IVF treatment cost?

Private IVF treatment is expensive and costs will vary depending on the clinic. One cycle of IVF including fertility drugs normally costs between £3,000 and £5,000. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has more information about private fertility treatment and HFEA regulated clinics in the UK.