What is IVF?
IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) is an assisted reproductive technology in which eggs are retrieved from the ovaries, fertilised with sperm in a laboratory, and the resulting embryos are transferred into the uterus. IVF is one of the most effective treatments for infertility and is recommended when other fertility treatments have not succeeded, or when specific conditions make natural conception unlikely.
Dr. Unnati Mamtora takes a personalised approach to IVF — each protocol is designed around the individual patient's diagnosis, ovarian reserve, and previous treatment history. The goal is always the safest, most effective path to a healthy pregnancy.
The IVF Process: Step by Step
Initial Assessment
Full fertility evaluation including hormone panels, antral follicle count, semen analysis, and uterine investigation.
Ovarian Stimulation
Hormone injections stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs. Progress is monitored with serial ultrasound and blood tests.
Egg Retrieval
Mature eggs are collected under light sedation using a fine needle guided by ultrasound. The procedure typically takes 15–20 minutes.
Fertilization & Culture
Eggs are fertilised with sperm (conventional IVF or ICSI) and cultured in the laboratory for 3–5 days until the blastocyst stage.
Embryo Transfer
One or two healthy embryos are transferred into the uterus — a quick, painless procedure performed without anaesthesia.
Pregnancy Test
A blood test (beta-hCG) 14 days after transfer confirms whether implantation has occurred.
Who Should Consider IVF?
- Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
- Severe male factor infertility (low count, motility, or morphology)
- Advanced age with diminished ovarian reserve
- Endometriosis affecting fertility
- Unexplained infertility after 1–2 years of trying
- Previous failed IUI cycles
- Genetic conditions requiring Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
- Single women or same-sex couples using donor sperm