What the choice actually means In assisted reproduction, the number of embryos transferred during one procedure can range from one embryo to two or, less commonly now, more than two. A single embryo transfer means exactly one embryo is placed…

What fertilization means in IVF In natural conception, fertilization usually occurs in the fallopian tube. In IVF, the same biological event is recreated in a laboratory dish under tightly controlled conditions. The goal is to allow a sperm cell to…

What egg retrieval actually involves Egg retrieval, sometimes called oocyte retrieval, is the procedure used to collect eggs from the ovaries so they can be used in IVF or, in some cases, fertility preservation. It usually happens near the end…

1. Planning the cycle and starting treatment An IVF cycle usually begins with planning rather than medication. Your fertility team reviews the reason for treatment, prior test results, and the best protocol for your situation. This may include baseline ultrasound,…

What IUI is trying to accomplish IUI is a form of fertility treatment that aims to improve the chances of sperm meeting an egg at the right moment. In a typical cycle, sperm must travel through the cervix and uterus…

What IUI does, and what it does not do The basic idea behind the intrauterine insemination procedure is simple: instead of leaving sperm to travel through the vagina and cervix on its own, a clinician places a prepared sample directly…

What an IUI cycle is An IUI cycle is the full treatment pathway around a single insemination attempt. The goal is to place sperm into the uterus at the right time in the menstrual cycle so that it is closer…

What these medications are trying to accomplish Ovulation stimulation medications are used to help a follicle mature and release an egg when the body is not doing that reliably on its own. In a normal cycle, the brain releases gonadotropin-releasing…

Begin with a fertility clinic consultation The first formal step is usually a fertility clinic consultation. This visit is more than a quick intake: it is a structured review of your reproductive history, previous pregnancies, menstrual pattern, prior surgeries, infections,…

Where fertility treatment starts Most fertility treatment begins with a structured assessment rather than a medication order. A clinician usually reviews menstrual history, ovulation patterns, prior pregnancies, surgeries, medications, and how long you have been trying to conceive. For many…