In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is often viewed as a last resort. In reality, it is a carefully structured medical process designed to overcome specific reproductive barriers.

IVF involves several stages:

• Ovarian Stimulation
  Medications stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs instead of the single egg released during a natural cycle.
• Egg Retrieval
  Under mild sedation, eggs are collected from the ovaries using ultrasound guidance.
• Fertilization in the Laboratory
  Eggs are combined with sperm in a controlled laboratory setting. In certain cases, ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is used, where a single sperm is injected directly into the egg.
• Embryo Culture and Monitoring
  Embryos are observed for several days under optimal lab conditions.
• Embryo Transfer
  A selected embryo is transferred into the uterus.

Modern IVF integrates advanced technologies such as:

• Time-lapse embryo monitoring systems

• AI-assisted embryo selection

• Improved culture media

• Genetic screening when indicated

IVF may be recommended in cases such as:

• Bilateral tubal blockage

• Severe male factor infertility

• Recurrent IVF failure

• Low ovarian reserve

• Endometriosis

• Unexplained infertility after other treatments

IVF is not merely a procedure—it is a protocol tailored to individual hormonal patterns and reproductive history.

Success depends on personalization, laboratory quality, and careful patient selection.

Understanding IVF removes fear and replaces it with informed decision-making.