IVF is one of the most effective infertility treatments and the most common type of assisted reproductive technology (ART). During IVF, a woman’s eggs are retrieved and combined with sperm in a state-of-the-art laboratory to facilitate fertilization.
Once fertilized, the embryo is carefully monitored for development before being transferred to the uterus to establish pregnancy. Alternatively, the egg or embryo can be frozen and preserved for future IVF procedures, offering flexibility and additional opportunities for conception.
At the Fertility Center of Orlando, Dr. McNichol tailors IVF treatments to each patient’s unique needs. A standard IVF cycle includes:
Ovarian Stimulation & Monitoring: Fertility medications encourage multiple eggs to develop, with regular ultrasounds and blood tests ensuring optimal timing for retrieval.
Egg Retrieval: A minimally invasive procedure performed under light sedation to collect mature eggs from the ovaries.
Fertilization & Embryo Culture: Sperm is introduced to the eggs in the lab using traditional IVF or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for enhanced fertilization success.
Embryo Transfer: After 3-5 days of incubation, one or more healthy embryos are carefully transferred to the uterus under ultrasound guidance.
Pregnancy Testing: A blood test is scheduled 12-14 days after the transfer to confirm pregnancy.
Throughout the process, Dr. McNichol and the team provide comprehensive support, from personalized fertility counseling to advanced treatment options such as preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) for embryo screening. The goal is to maximize success rates while providing compassionate, individualized care.
