If you’ve been trying to conceive for years and still haven’t found the answer, you’re not alone and there is hope. IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) could be the solution you’ve been searching for. It’s one of the most advanced, effective, and scientifically proven fertility treatments available today.
This guide explains what IVF treatment is all about, explains how IVF works, and walks you through the entire process step by step all in easy, human language.
To learn more or book a consultation, visit Hope Women’s Hospital, Vesu, one of the best IVF clinics in Surat where fertility and women’s health have been a passion for over 35 years.
Step 1: Meet Your Fertility Specialist
Your IVF journey begins with a visit to Hope Women’s Hospital. With over 10 years of experience, Dr. Yesha Chokshi Shah, a leading gynecologist and IVF specialist in Surat, offers expert, personalized fertility care with a kind, supportive approach, helping couples move from doubt to the joy of parenthood.
During this first consultation, the doctor will:
• Talk through your medical and fertility history
• Suggest tests for both partners (like blood tests, ultrasounds, and semen analysis)
We’ll build a fertility plan tailored to your journey, because every path to parenthood is unique.
This step is all about understanding your needs and setting the foundation for a successful treatment.
In this step, we help your body produce more eggs than usual. Normally, you release just one egg each month, but for IVF, we need more eggs to improve the chances of success.
Step 2: Stimulating the Ovaries
You’ll take hormone injections for about 8 to 14 days. These medicines gently encourage your ovaries to grow several eggs at once. Don’t worry, you’ll have regular checkups, including blood tests and ultrasounds, to make sure everything is going smoothly and safely.
The goal here is simple: to grow healthy eggs that will be ready for the next step in your IVF journey.
Once your eggs are ready, the next step is to collect them. This is a simple and quick procedure done under light anesthesia, so you’ll be comfortable and won’t feel any pain.
Step 3: Egg Retrieval (Ovum Pick‑Up)
The doctor gently collects the eggs from your ovaries using a thin needle guided by ultrasound. It usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes. After a short rest, you can go home the same day.
Your eggs are then taken to the lab where the next important step begins , combining them with sperm for fertilization.
Step 4: Sperm Collection & Fertilization
On the same day, the male partner provides a semen sample.
- In the lab, we carefully choose the healthiest sperm.
- Fertilization is done either through conventional IVF or through ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection).
- The fertilized eggs (now embryos) are nurtured in a safe, controlled environment where they begin to grow.
Step 5: Blastocyst Culture
At Hope Women’s Hospital, we offer the option of Blastocyst Culture, where your embryos are carefully grown for 5 to 6 days before transfer. This extended culture period allows our specialists to monitor embryo development more closely and select the healthiest embryos for transfer, potentially increasing the chances of a successful pregnancy.
Additionally, blastocyst culture can provide better insights into embryo quality, helping to reduce the number of embryos transferred while maintaining high success rates. These embryos can also be safely frozen and stored for future IVF cycles, giving you more flexibility in planning your family.
Step 6: Embryo Transfer
The healthiest embryo is gently placed into your uterus using a soft, flexible catheter called an embryo transfer catheter. It’s a simple and quick step that doesn’t usually cause any pain.
- It’s quick, painless, and doesn’t need anesthesia.
- You’ll rest for a little while afterward, then head home the same day.
Step 7: Pregnancy Test
Around two weeks after your embryo transfer, a simple beta HCG blood test will show whether implantation was successful.
- If it’s positive : congratulations! We start early pregnancy care.
- If it’s negative : don’t lose hope. Your doctor will talk you through the next steps, including trying with frozen embryos.
Final Thoughts
IVF can feel overwhelming, but understanding the process can make it less stressful and more empowering.
Whether you’re starting your first IVF cycle or trying again after a tough experience, we’ll support you every step of the way.
I’m Dr. Yesha Chokshi-Shah, fertility and IVF consultant. Over the last 10+ years, I’ve helped hundreds of couples navigate their fertility journey with confidence and hope , even when the path felt uncertain.
At Hope Women’s Hospital in Surat, you’ll find expert care, modern facilities, and a team that truly listens and understands.📍 Consultations available in Surat
Together, we can take the next step.
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