In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a widely used assisted reproductive technology designed to help couples and individuals conceive when natural conception is challenging. IVF involves combining eggs and sperm outside the body in a laboratory, with the resulting embryos transferred into the uterus to achieve pregnancy. This method has transformed fertility care and given hope to millions of hopeful parents worldwide. The IVF process begins with a fertility assessment, where both partners undergo medical evaluations including hormone tests, ultrasounds, and semen analysis. Women receive hormonal stimulation to encourage the development of multiple eggs in the ovaries. Once mature, the eggs are retrieved in a minor surgical procedure and fertilized with sperm in the lab. After fertilization, embryos are monitored and the healthiest one(s) are implanted in the uterus. A pregnancy test follows about two weeks after the transfer to confirm success.
