How long does fertility treatment take?

IVF involves several steps — ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, sperm retrieval, fertilization and embryo transfer. One cycle of IVF can take about two to three weeks. More than one cycle may be needed.

Is embryo transfer Day considered Day 1?

The age and developmental stage of the embryo is described as Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5 or Day 6 after Day 0, which is the day of egg retrieval. At the LLU Center for Fertility, embryo transfer most often occurs on Day 5 of development when embryos are blastocysts.

What is the timeline for a frozen embryo transfer?

A FET cycle will take approximately 6 to 8 weeks. A cycle typically begins with 3 to 4 weeks of daily birth control pills to suppress the normal ovarian cycle, as it would lead to ovulation. After the course of birth control, you will need a baseline assessment involving bloodwork and ultrasound.

What day of cycle is egg retrieval?

The stimulation always begins at the start of the cycle in which the eggs will be retrieved and usually is between the second and fourth days of the cycle.

How quickly can you get pregnant?

Conception (when the egg is fertilized by the sperm) can take place as soon as three minutes after sex or it may take up to five days. Implantation (when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall) occurs five to 10 days after fertilization—which means it can happen anywhere from five to 15 days after you had sex.

Is it necessary to be on bed rest after embryo transfer?

So, do you need bed rest after an embryo transfer? The simple answer is no. A study in 1997 demonstrated that even a 24-hour bed rest didn’t produce any better outcomes than a 20-minute rest period.

What should I do the night before egg retrieval?

Before the egg retrieval Like most surgeries, you’ll need to refrain from eating or drinking the night before, and you’ll want to come in comfortable clothing without makeup, perfume, or contact lenses; we’ll provide you with a locker for your clothing and belongings.

Is it hard to conceive at 38?

Healthy women that age who are trying to conceive have about a 1 in 4 chance of getting pregnant during a single menstrual cycle. In other words, 25 out of 100 women will succeed per month. By age 40, an average healthy woman has only a 5% chance of getting pregnant per cycle.