IVF

Invitro fertilisation (IVF) is one of several techniques available to help people with fertility problems have a baby.

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.In vitro fertilization (IVF) involves the removal of an egg from a woman’s ovaries, followed by fertilization with sperm in a laboratory. The fertilized egg, known as an embryo, is then transferred back into the woman’s womb to grow and develop. This process can utilize either the woman’s eggs and her partner’s sperm, or eggs and sperm from donors.

Why is IVF performed?

People choose IVF for many reasons, including infertility issues or when one partner has an existing health condition. Some people will try IVF after other fertility methods have failed or if they’re at an advanced maternal age. IVF is also a reproductive option for same-sex couples or people who wish to have a baby without a partner.

IVF is an option if you or your partner has:

  • Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes.
  • Endometriosis.
  • Low sperm count or other sperm impairments.
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or other ovarian conditions.
  • Uterine fibroids.
  • Problems with your uterus.
  • Risk of passing on a genetic disease or disorder.
  • Unexplained infertility.
  • Are using an egg donor or a gestational surrogate.

    Many people choose to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) for various reasons. This includes infertility issues, existing health conditions in one partner, unsuccessful previous fertility treatments, and advanced maternal age. IVF is also a reproductive option for same-sex couples and individuals who want to have a baby without a partner.

    IVF may be considered if you or your partner have:
    – Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
    – Endometriosis
    – Low sperm count or other sperm impairments
    – Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or other ovarian conditions
    – Uterine fibroids
    – Uterine problems
    – Risk of passing on a genetic disease or disorder
    – Unexplained infertility
    – Are using an egg donor or a gestational surrogate.