A foundational step in IVF, involving hormone medications to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs, with regular ultrasound and blood test monitoring to track follicle development.

A common, less invasive fertility treatment in which specially prepared sperm is placed directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation, often used before proceeding to full IVF.

Core steps of the IVF process, in which mature eggs are collected via a minor surgical procedure, fertilised in a laboratory, and one or more resulting embryos are later transferred into the uterus.

A specialised technique used alongside IVF in which a single sperm is injected directly into an egg, commonly used in cases of male infertility or previous fertilisation failure.

A widely used option that preserves eggs or embryos for future use, whether for medical reasons (such as before cancer treatment) or personal fertility planning.

A specialised laboratory technique used to screen embryos for genetic or chromosomal abnormalities before transfer, most often used in cases of recurrent miscarriage, advanced maternal age, or known genetic conditions.

A rare and specialised pathway in which an embryo created through IVF is transferred to a gestational carrier, used when carrying a pregnancy is not medically possible for the intended parent.