IVF
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF or ICSI)
The most commonly-used technique in assisted reproduction. The procedure happens in a laboratory and consists of combining an egg and a sperm, in order to obtain fertilized embryos which are then transferred into the uterus, where they continue to natural development.
The Stages of the Process
Ovarian Stimulation
This consists of the subcutaneous administration of gonadotropins; hormones present in the woman’s body which stimulate the growth of follicles. This phase lasts approximately two weeks and aims to facilitate the maturation of numerous ovarian follicles, allowing a sufficient number of eggs to be retrieved.
Monitoring Follicular Development
During ovarian stimulation treatment, the patient should undergo rutin examinations so the medical team can monitor and control the body’s response to the therapy, adjust the dosage of drugs where necessary and determine the best moment to retrieve eggs.
Egg Retrieval
Preparing the Sperm Sample
This step allows the properties of the sperm to be optimized, and its ability to fertilize eggs improved. If the use of donor sperm is recommended, a frozen sample is taken from our bio-bank, and defrosted before use.
Fertilization and Embryo Culture
Embryo Transfer
This is the transfer to the uterus of one or more embryos obtained by IVF. It is a completely painless and extremely precise procedure, during which the medical team introduce the embryo into the uterus. Following the treatment, the patient can return to her normal everyday life activities.
Pregnancy Test
Approximately 10-14 days later, a pregnancy test is conducted using a blood sample to measure the level of β-hCG, the hormone produced by the embryo after implantation in the endometrium. If the test yields a positive result, an initial ultrasound examination is scheduled a few weeks later to detect the embryo’s heartbeat.
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Our Contracts
Our contracts are designed to give patients complete transparency, while including a fully comprehensive and clear service.
At FertilyMed, our goal is to provide prospective families with the highest level of comfort, with a constant emphasis on the well-being of both the baby and the mother, while delivering a fully personalized journey.
Please see below all our summarized treatment plans:
Complete IVF Package (1 cycle)
- Medical assesment during treatment (at our facilities)
- Laboratory analysis requested by our medical team (at our facilities)
- Medication Protocol (ovarian stimulation/endometrial preparation)
- 1 complete cycle of IVF with own eggs (at our facilities)
- Egg Retrieval
- Embryo culture and cryopreservation (1 year)
- Embryo transfer
- Support and translation service by linguistic assistant (at our facilities)
*Subject to terms and conditions.*
Complete IVF Package (3 cycles)
- Medical assesment during treatment (at our facilities)
- Laboratory analysis requested by our medical team (at our facilities)
- Medication Protocol (ovarian stimulation/endometrial preparation)
- 3 complete cycle of IVF with own eggs (at our facilities)
- Egg Retrieval
- Embryo culture and cryopreservation (1 year)
- Embryo transfer
- Support and translation service by linguistic assistant (at our facilities)
$29,900 USD
