Your first step is to contact us though the contact us section of this website. You will be scheduled to speak with one of our Fertility Specialists. It is advisable that you fax or bring a copy of any previous medical records, which are pertinent to this appointment.
After your consultation with the Consultant if an IVF cycle has been decided as the treatment most suitable for you, you will have a consultation with one of our specialists. At this consultation our doctor will give you a full overview and orientation of the details and procedures involved in an IVF cycle. Our doctor will give you a step-by-step outline of what to expect during your treatment and any additional tests required.
All couples undergoing IVF require pre-cycle testing. A general list of these tests are available on our website but they do vary slightly depending on what treatment a couple is having. The list appropriate to you will be available after your initial consultation
In general, the IVF medications used to prepare the uterus and to stimulate the ovaries only have temporary symptoms such as abdominal bloating, low-grade headaches, hot flushes, mood swings but are not known to carry any long-term risks of cancer of the ovary, unless there is a family history of ovarian cancer. The most serious side effect would be ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) - see more detail under risks.
Your in-cycle monitoring ultrasound scans will be able to give you an accurate count of how many follicles are developing. However, not every follicle always contains an egg. Usually about 80% of follicles yield an egg. The number of eggs collected is dependant upon each patient's response.
The pre IVF cycle lab-work tests includes the drawing of blood for various tests and an evaluation of the cavity of the uterus called the saline infusions sonogram (SIS) which can be done in your gynecologist's office and you should experience minimal discomfort. You will also have injectable fertility medications, which are administered subcutaneously with a short needle and discomfort should be tolerable.
The egg retrieval is performed through the vagina with ultrasound and a fine needle. Patients at our Fertility Centre are asleep during this procedure. The procedure is known as conscious sedation. This is not a general anesthetic but patients are not awake and they have no pain. They wake up very quickly after the egg retrieval, which usually lasts 15-30 minutes.
The embryo transfer procedure is similar to a Pap smear or IUI procedure and is generally performed with minimal discomfort.
We recommend you take one month's break between fresh IVF cycles to allow the ovaries resume to normal before being re-stimulated. If you do have frozen embryos remaining from your fresh cycle however, you can choose to proceed with a frozen embryo transfer cycle without a break.
The HFEA in the UK, whose guidelines we follow at our Fertility Centre, states that embryos can safely remain frozen for up to 5 years.
Embryos are being continuously shipped between IVF clinics worldwide for many reasons. At our Fertility Center we have very stringent protocols, which we follow to prevent any damage to your embryos in transit, to the clinic of your choice.
Once you are discharged we recommend our patients rest the day of the embryo transfer procedure. Normal activities can be resumed the day afterwards. We do not recommend any high impact activities or over-exertion until the pregnancy test. We advise patients to avoid any hot-tubs/Jacuzzis or hot baths during this time also. Sexual intercourse can resume at any time depending on the female patients level of comfort after the egg retrieval.
Yes, breakthrough bleeding is one of the most common side-effects of the pill. If you are having any bleeding or spotting and are concerned, please do not hesitate to contact us. However, it is nothing to be worried about as the medication is still having the desired effect. You still need to continue the pill every day until directed by your doctor to discontinue.
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