IVF – In Vitro Fertilization

The first step in an IVF program is Screening & Administrative Documentation. During this initial stage, couples must provide administrative documents, such as identity cards and a legal marriage certificate, as mandatory prerequisites before starting the program.

This step involves an initial consultation with a Morula IVF Indonesia fertility specialist to evaluate the couple’s overall health, medical history, and personalized treatment plan. The doctor will explain every stage of the IVF process in detail and provide necessary recommendations before starting ovarian stimulation.

The next phase is Hormonal Stimulation. In a natural menstrual cycle, a woman typically produces only one mature egg. However, with the aid of fertility medications, the ovaries are stimulated to produce multiple mature eggs within a single cycle.

Routine transvaginal ultrasound monitoring is performed to track ovarian development and response to hormonal stimulation. The doctor monitors follicle size and count to determine the optimal timing for egg retrieval (Ovum Pick Up). This step is essential to ensure the procedure progresses safely and effectively.

The next phase is Egg Collection, also known as Ovum Pick Up (OPU). Egg retrieval is a safe, advanced medical procedure used to collect eggs directly from the woman’s ovaries.

Following retrieval, Sperm Preparation takes place. The husband provides a semen sample, from which the highest-quality sperm are selected and processed for fertilization.

The process then moves to Fertilization. Selected sperm are combined with the retrieved eggs. If the couple faces fertility challenges related to low sperm count, poor motility, or abnormal morphology, an advanced procedure called Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is performed, where a single healthy sperm is injected directly into each egg.

Following fertilization, the process moves to Embryo Culture. Fertilized eggs begin to grow and divide into embryos. These embryos are cultured in a specialized laboratory environment for several days until they are ready for transfer into the womb.

The next step is Embryo Transfer. Developing embryos are monitored over 3 to 5 days before being transferred into the woman’s uterus using a specialized catheter.

The final stage is the Pregnancy Test (Beta-hCG), conducted approximately 14 days after embryo transfer to confirm whether implantation was successful. The test measures hCG hormone levels in the blood to detect pregnancy.

Success rates for IVF programs are significantly higher than those for Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), making IVF an effective solution for many couples trying to conceive.

While undertaking IVF can feel daunting, Morula IVF Indonesia offers comprehensive medical expertise and psychological support to guide you every step of the way.