IVF and ICSI are advanced fertility treatments designed to help couples conceive when natural conception is difficult. IVF involves fertilising eggs with sperm in a lab, while ICSI involves injecting a single sperm directly into each egg. Both follow a structured process to maximise the chances of a healthy pregnancy.
IVF and ICSI are advanced fertility treatments designed to help couples conceive when natural conception is difficult. IVF involves fertilising eggs with sperm in a lab, while ICSI involves injecting a single sperm directly into each egg. Both follow a structured process to maximise the chances of a healthy pregnancy.
A thorough evaluation including medical history, fertility diagnostics and lifestyle assessment. Tests such as hormonal blood work, ovarian reserve testing, pelvic ultrasound and semen analysis help guide treatment planning.
Supplements or medications may be recommended to optimise egg and/or sperm quality and overall reproductive health.
Hormone injections are administered daily for 10–12 days to stimulate the ovaries. Progress is monitored through scans and blood tests.
When eggs reach the desired size, a precisely timed injection completes maturation and prepares them for retrieval.
Eggs are collected under general anaesthesia via a short 20–30 minute transvaginal ultrasound-guided procedure. Most women return home the same day.
In IVF, approximately 100,000 sperm are placed around each egg. In ICSI, a single selected sperm is injected directly into the egg. The choice is based on sperm quality and clinical factors.
Fertilised eggs are cultured in the lab while embryologists monitor growth. A decision is made about timing of transfer - usually Day 3 or Day 5 after fertilisation.
One or two of the healthiest embryos are gently placed into the uterus using a catheter. The procedure is usually painless and requires no anaesthesia.
Progesterone medications are continued to support the uterine lining and enhance implantation chances. Normal daily activities can be resumed.
A blood test is done approximately 12–14 days after embryo transfer to confirm pregnancy and guide further care.
