IVF Clinic is a fertility treatment centre that offers a variety of in vitro fertilization services. It also provides other reproductive and fertility treatments such as tubal reversal surgery, ovulation induction, and intrauterine insemination (IUI). The clinic has extensive experience in helping people from the LGBTIQ+ community start families through IVF.
The first step in IVF is an initial consultation with your doctor to discuss past fertility experiences and goals for your future. They will take your medical history and do blood tests to see how well your ovaries are functioning. A hysterosalpingogram is often done to get more detailed images of the uterus and to check the condition of the lining.
During the egg retrieval procedure, an ultrasound device is used to find follicles—tiny sacs in your ovaries that contain eggs. A thin needle is then inserted into the follicles to collect multiple eggs. The doctor will test the eggs for any genetic disorders before they are implanted.
You may choose to use donated eggs from a friend or family member (called a known donor) or with a gestational carrier—a woman who will carry your child. Many clinics require a known donor to undergo a psychological and medical evaluation. If you choose a gestational carrier, your clinic will likely have you begin taking folic acid supplements at least three months before the procedure.
Some clinics offer a shared-risk program, which means you pay only for a pregnancy that results in a live birth. It’s important to ask about a clinic’s success rates and how they calculate them. Some factors that influence the rate include your age, ovarian reserve, and the quality of your partner or donor’s sperm.