What is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology in which an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body in a laboratory. Once fertilized, embryos are monitored and the best-quality embryos are transferred to the uterus to achieve pregnancy.
IVF may be recommended for several causes of infertility, including:
- Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
- Male factor infertility (low sperm count or motility)
- Ovulation disorders
- Endometriosis
- Unexplained infertility
IVF treatment options
The core IVF process can be adapted with specialised techniques depending on clinical needs. Common options include:
- Standard IVF: Ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, laboratory fertilization and embryo transfer.
- ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection): A single sperm is injected into the egg—useful for male factor infertility.
- Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET): Previously frozen embryos are thawed and transferred in a later cycle.
- Donor egg/sperm IVF: Use of donor gametes when indicated.
- Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT): Screening embryos for chromosomal or genetic conditions prior to transfer.
- Assisted Hatching (AH): A small opening is made in the embryo's outer shell to assist implantation in selected cases.
How we approach IVF at our Centre
Our team creates personalised treatment plans based on detailed evaluation, advanced embryology support and evidence-based laboratory practices to maximise the chance of success while ensuring patient comfort and safety.