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However, in an IVF cycle, we aim to stimulate the growth of several follicles so that many eggs are available for fertilisation. It increases the chance of success, and we use the most secure and commonly used injections to develop a good number of follicles in the ovary. The stimulation injections are given for 10 to 14 days, starting from the first or second day of periods until the follicles reach 18 mm or more. Some injections are given subcutaneously, which means it is injected under the skin and other injections into the muscle. The most common side effects noted are a slight inflammation at the injection site, transient fever, and joint pains.

On average, three to four scans are carried out while taking the stimulation injections to monitor follicle growth in the ovaries. The egg collection procedure can be planned when at least three follicles reach 18mm in size. Monitoring the follicle growth is very important to adjust the dose of medication and identify ovaries’ excessive stimulation, which may result in potentially serious side effects known as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). Hormonal assays in the blood might be performed if there is evidence of excessive response to guide management.

The incubator mirrors the human body environment in terms of temperature and pH. Most women find the process of egg collection uncomfortable rather than painful. There may be mild cramps or slight bleeding from the vagina, which usually subsides in a few hours. Oral antibiotics are given as prophylaxis against infection. You are allowed to go home 2-3 hours after the procedure.

A fresh sample of semen is ideal, but if the husband cannot be present at the scheduled time, a semen sample can be collected and frozen in advance. If the husband has difficulty producing the sample, please inform us in advance so that we can freeze a few samples before starting the IVF cycle. This process is called backup sperm freezing. The semen sample is processed to obtain a clean, concentrated, highly motile sperm used to inseminate the eggs. It is necessary to add a relatively small but decent number of sperm to inseminate the eggs.

• The embryos are gently placed in the uterine cavity through a fine cannula introduced directly into the uterus via the vagina and cervix.                               
• Progesterone in the form of vaginal gel is given to support conception. Typically two to three embryos are placed in the uterine cavity. You do not need complete bed rest for two weeks and carry on with your routine activities and regular diet. You are advised not to have sexual intercourse during this period.

• Once the embryos are transferred, they should follow the natural implantation event. The embryo hatches out of its shell covering (zona pellucida) and implants into the endometrium by burrowing into it. It then continues to develop to the fetus. Once implanted, the embryo starts producing the hormone hCG revealed in a pregnancy test.
• The presence of the hCG hormone confirms pregnancy. A blood test indicating Beta hCG levels confirms pregnancy on the 12th day after embryo transfer. If Beta hCG is positive, we advise you to follow up after two weeks for an ultrasound. However, if it is lower than the ideal value, we repeat Beta hCG values to monitor the pregnancy.

In cases of a failed outcome, regular menses will usually resume within a day or two after the negative result.