IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) Procedure for Fertility Treatment

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What is IVF & how does it work?

IVF is a type of fertility treatment where fertilisation takes place outside the body. It’s suitable for people with a wide range of fertility issues and is one of the most commonly used and successful treatments available for many people. This page introduces you to how IVF works, the risks and success rates.

How much does IVF Cost?

If you're not eligible for NHS treatment, or you decide to pay for IVF, you can have treatment at a private clinic. Costs vary, but 1 cycle of treatment may cost up to £5,000 or more. Read more about the availability of IVF. If you're having trouble getting pregnant, you should start by speaking to your GP.

What is in vitro fertilization?

In vitro fertilization is the most effective type of fertility treatment that involves the handling of eggs or embryos and sperm. Together, this group of treatments is called assisted reproductive technology. IVF can be done using a couple's own eggs and sperm. Or it may involve eggs, sperm or embryos from a known or unknown donor.

What is intrauterine insemination (IVF)?

And a procedure called intrauterine insemination places sperm directly in the uterus near the time when an ovary releases an egg, called ovulation. Sometimes, IVF is offered as a main treatment for infertility in people over the age of 40. It also can be done if you have certain health conditions.

How does IVF work?

During IVF, an egg is removed from the woman's ovaries and fertilised with sperm in a laboratory. The fertilised egg, called an embryo, is then returned to the woman's womb to grow and develop. It can be carried out using your eggs and your partner's sperm, or eggs and sperm from donors. Who can have IVF?

What is the most commonly used IVF technique?

This image shows intracytoplasmic sperm injection, the most commonly used IVF technique. In vitro fertilisation ( IVF) is a process of fertilisation where an egg is combined with sperm in vitro ("in glass").

Can I get IVF on the NHS?

IVF is only offered on the NHS if certain criteria are met. If you don't meet these criteria, you may need to pay for private treatment. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) fertility guidelines make recommendations about who should have access to IVF treatment on the NHS in England and Wales.

What Is IVF

1. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ivf/
2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/in-vitro-fertilization/about/pac-20384716
3. https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/planning-a-pregnancy/fertility-and-causes-of-infertility/what-ivf-process-risks-success-rates-and-more
4. https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/explore-all-treatments/in-vitro-fertilisation-ivf/

IVF Information

1. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-funded-ivf-in-england/nhs-funded-in-vitro-fertilisation-ivf-in-england