IVF treatment: Step-by-step

Thinking about IVF treatment? Completely baffled by the process? What about IVF costs?

Well, worry not, because Alison Perry of Not Another Mummy Blog, has been there, had the treatment and has made this step-by-step guide to in vitro fertilisation to help you decide if it's right for you, and to guide you through the process. From whether you can get it on the NHS and the average success rate, to what you can do to prepare yourself for the process, Alison's got you covered.

Find out how long the process takes and how much time you should set aside for appointments, when to put your feet up - and how to survive the dreaded two-week wait...

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[Mumsnet]

What's your experience of IVF? Any advice you'd give to parents undergoing treatment for the first time?

[phnxjordan]

My parents told me this is the process they went though for 7 years. After watching this I feel like I’m on another level of gratitude for them

[tamarawest]

I have PCOS and I remember how I felt when the doctor told me it would be hard for me to conceive I now have 4 children very successful pregnancies. God blessed me!

[Mollieglore]

Going through this soon. Definitely calmed some nerves and the information helped a ton. Thanks, Lady💙

[katyleighton]

Good video, I had two rounds of ivf and very lucky to have a daughter. please whatever people tell you like birth horror stories its really not that bad you just need the right mind set x

[valerijajegorova]

Thank you for the video. Additionally, women's BMI has to be above 19, otherwise NHS cannot offer IVF. Some councils offer only 1 round of IVF to qualifying couples; some other councils offer 3.

[kaelakeluskar]

So thankful for this video! I've been so lost in terms of what will happen and when and this amount of detail is the only thing I've seen that has answered pretty much all of my questions

[jodiebryant]

Hi thank you for explaining the steps. I've just started the very beginning by phoning my GP up and I will now be seeing another doctor to take medical histories and tests. I've been with my husband for 12 years and been trying for 9 years and nothing. Hopefully my husband and I may get lucky.

[RiotgrrrlPearl]

My best friend is going through her second round after sadly losing her first baby after 12 weeks. I have never wanted something so much for somebody else. Praying for her rainbow baby this time. 😊

[amanda_shearer_daye]

The best video I’ve found for uk ivf! 🤩

[EileenVincett]

We have had 7 miscarriages trying for a second child with no answers thru countless tests so IVF is the last effort to get the strongest embryos and hope I can carry them. I have been documenting my journey here on Youtube which has been incredibly cathartic. This video is JUST want I need as I'm on day three of putting my ovaries to sleep. I will be referencing it in an upcoming video as it is so straight forward and well done. Thank you!!!!

[izehionus]

I did my eggs collection it was 27 eggs and I end up having pain that make the doctor not to transfer it .
But now am going for the transfer 9.02.2022 please I need you guys prayer

[collinsfemmville]

Thanks so much for your explanation and comment, It's highly appreciated

[Godcanuseanyone]

Thank you for explaining IVF simply and completely.

[MrsReyes-kusi]

Hi! Thank you for sharing. I am an IVF patient also. My hormones were a little off for a while.

[poojasonawane]

This was really helpful..you covered the whole topic so well...so much information..thanks

[feliciagardner]

Loved the video I am currently going thru IVF treatment🥰

[onwuelingobernice]

Thank you so much. This was very educating.

[melissabarker]

What abt if a fibroid block your tubes how dose that work with ivf

[aljenembtry]

What is the equipment used to retrieve the eggs???