IVF Treatment Timeline

1️⃣ Initial Examination and Evaluation (1–3 Weeks)

• Blood tests (hormones, AMH)
• Transvaginal ultrasound
• Semen analysis
• Infectious disease screening
➡️ These tests may be coordinated with the menstrual cycle

2️⃣ Ovarian Stimulation (8–12 Days)

• Daily ovarian stimulation injections
• 2–4 follow-up visits to monitor follicle growth
• Trigger shot administered when follicles mature

3️⃣ Egg Retrieval & Sperm Collection (1 Day)

• Egg retrieval occurs about 36 hours after trigger injection
• Performed under intravenous anesthesia (procedure lasts 15–30 minutes)
• Patients can return home the same day
• Sperm sample is collected on the day of retrieval

4️⃣ Fertilization and Embryo Culture

• Eggs and sperm are fertilized
• Embryos are cultured until Day 3 (cleavage-stage) or Day 5–7 (blastocyst stage)

5️⃣ Embryo Transfer (Fresh or Frozen)

A. Fresh Embryo Transfer
• Performed 3–5 days after egg retrieval
• Suitable for patients with stable medical conditions

B. Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
• Embryos are cryopreserved first
• Transfer occurs in a later cycle
➡️ This adds approximately 2–4 weeks or even several months to the timeline

6️⃣ Pregnancy Testing (Approximately 14 Days)

• Progesterone support is provided after transfer
• Blood pregnancy test is performed 10–14 days after transfer

⏱️ Overall Timeline Summary

• Fresh embryo transfer: ~4–6 weeks
• Frozen embryo transfer: ~6–8 weeks or longer
• If PGT genetic testing is performed: results take 2–3 weeks