Assisted Reproduction
IVF — In Vitro Fertilization
IVF brings the egg and sperm together in our embryology laboratory rather than the body, then places the resulting embryo in the uterus. It is the route through blocked tubes, severe male-factor infertility and infertility that has not responded to simpler treatment.
Fertilization outside the body, in the laboratory — the route through blocked tubes, severe male-factor infertility and treatment that has not worked so far.
The IVF Journey
A guided path from first consultation to result, so you always know where you are.
Ovarian stimulation
Medication to mature several eggs rather than one.
Monitoring
Scans and blood tests track the response.
Egg retrieval
A short day-care procedure under sedation.
Fertilization
Eggs and sperm brought together in the laboratory.
Embryo culture
Embryos developed and graded over several days.
Embryo transfer
The embryo placed into the uterus.
What is IVF?
In Vitro Fertilization is a process in which eggs are retrieved from the ovaries and fertilised with sperm in the laboratory. The resulting embryo is then transferred into the uterus to achieve pregnancy. Every stage is monitored — the response to stimulation, the maturity of the eggs, the development of the embryo — so the plan can be adjusted as the cycle progresses.
A cycle usually runs four to six weeks from the start of stimulation to the pregnancy test.
IVF — Step by Step
What happens at each stage, in order.
- 1
Cycle preparation
The cycle is planned around your history and hormone profile, and medication is started on a set day.
- 2
Ovarian stimulation
Injections over roughly 8–12 days encourage several follicles to mature, monitored by ultrasound and blood tests.
- 3
Trigger and retrieval
A trigger injection completes egg maturation; eggs are collected around 34–36 hours later under sedation.
- 4
Fertilization and culture
Eggs are fertilised in the laboratory and the resulting embryos are cultured and assessed over the following days.
- 5
Embryo transfer
One embryo is usually transferred into the uterus in a quick outpatient procedure. Surplus embryos can be frozen.
- 6
Pregnancy test
A blood test roughly two weeks after transfer confirms whether the cycle has worked.
About IVF — In Vitro Fertilization
In Vitro Fertilization is a process in which eggs are retrieved from the ovaries and fertilised with sperm in our embryology laboratory. The resulting embryo is then transferred into the uterus to achieve pregnancy. Each stage is carefully monitored to support the best possible outcome.
How an IVF cycle works
- Ovarian stimulation to mature multiple eggs
- Egg retrieval under medical supervision
- Fertilization of the eggs with sperm in the laboratory
- Embryo development and monitoring
- Embryo transfer into the uterus
Ovulation induction
For women who are not ovulating regularly, the goal of treatment is to mature and release a single egg — ovulation induction. Clomiphene alone often works well to prompt the ovaries to mature an egg; a typical protocol involves taking it on cycle days 3–7 or 5–9, with ultrasound scans and blood tests used to monitor the response.
Is IVF right for you?
The factors this treatment is usually recommended for.
Female factors
- Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
- Endometriosis
- Ovulation disorders
- Reduced ovarian reserve
Male factors
- Low sperm count or motility
- Abnormal morphology
- Surgically retrieved sperm
Couple factors
- Unexplained infertility
- Failed IUI cycles
- Long-standing infertility
Other factors
- Advanced maternal age
- Planned use of frozen embryos
- Risk of a genetic condition
Benefits & Potential Considerations
An honest picture of both sides, so the decision is an informed one.
Benefits
- Effective where the fallopian tubes are blocked or absent
- Bypasses most sperm-related barriers to fertilization
- Fertilization is confirmed in the laboratory rather than assumed
- Surplus embryos can be frozen for a later attempt
- The whole cycle is monitored and adjustable
Potential considerations
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, usually mild and closely monitored for
- Multiple pregnancy where more than one embryo is transferred
- Egg retrieval is a minor procedure carried out under sedation
- Cycles can be emotionally and financially demanding
- Not every cycle results in a pregnancy
When is IVF recommended?
The situations where this treatment is most often the right answer.
- Tubal factorBlocked, damaged or previously removed tubes.
- Severe male factorWhere sperm quality rules out simpler treatment.
- EndometriosisParticularly moderate to severe disease.
- Failed IUIWhere several IUI cycles have not worked.
- Advanced maternal ageWhere waiting further reduces the chance of success.
- Unexplained infertilityWhere no cause has been found after full evaluation.
Why choose Dr. Padmaja Fertility Hospital?
Experienced specialists
Led by Dr. Padmaja, with 28+ years in reproductive medicine.
Personalised treatment
Protocols built around your diagnosis, never sold as a fixed package.
Advanced technology
An in-house embryology laboratory and diagnostics under one roof.
Patient-centric care
The same clinical team beside you from first consultation onward.
Frequently asked questions about IVF
If your question is not here, call the centre — we would rather answer it before you book.
- Typically four to six weeks from the start of ovarian stimulation to the pregnancy test — around 8–12 days of stimulation, then egg retrieval, fertilisation, embryo culture and transfer.
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Medical guidance
This page is general information about IVF, not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for consultation. Whether this treatment is appropriate for you depends on your medical history, your fertility evaluation and your individual circumstances — your fertility specialist will assess that with you. Outcomes vary from person to person, and no treatment can promise a pregnancy.
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Treated by Dr. B. Padmaja — Senior Fertility Specialist & IVF Consultant, MBBS