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In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology in which eggs are retrieved from the ovaries, fertilized in the laboratory, cultured to the blastocyst stage, and transferred to the uterus. A typical IVF cycle spans eight to twelve weeks and includes ovarian stimulation, monitoring, egg retrieval, fertilization, optional preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A), and embryo transfer. IVF is recommended for blocked or absent fallopian tubes, severe male-factor infertility, advanced maternal age, recurrent pregnancy loss, and unexplained infertility after first-line therapy. Modern clinics tailor protocols, lab conditions, and embryo selection to individual physiology to maximize outcomes.
A typical cycle spans eight to twelve weeks from stimulation start to pregnancy test, with the active stimulation and retrieval portion lasting about two weeks.
Most patients tolerate the process well. Stimulation involves daily subcutaneous injections and the retrieval is performed under sedation; the recovery is usually one to two days.
Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy screens embryos for chromosomal abnormalities prior to transfer, improving implantation rates and reducing miscarriage risk in many patients.
Success depends primarily on maternal age, embryo quality, and uterine receptivity. Your physician will review SART-reported clinic statistics that match your specific profile.
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