For programs using the intended mother’s (or egg donor’s) genetic material, the process begins with ovarian stimulation. The woman undergoes a customized hormone protocol for 10–12 days to encourage the growth of multiple mature eggs. Progress is closely monitored via regular ultrasounds and blood tests.

Once the eggs reach optimal maturity, a minor, painless medical procedure called egg retrieval is performed under light sedation. On the exact same day, the intended father (or sperm donor) provides a semen sample.

Our experienced embryologists combine the retrieved eggs and sperm in a highly controlled laboratory setting. We utilize advanced techniques such as ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection), where a single high-quality sperm is directly injected into an egg to maximize fertilization rates. The resulting embryos are cultured in specialized incubators for 5 to 6 days until they reach the blastocyst stage.

To ensure the highest possible success rate, embryos can undergo Pre-implantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies (PGT-A). This screens the embryos for chromosomal abnormalities and allows us to select only the healthiest, most viable embryo for transfer, significantly reducing the risk of miscarriage.

While the embryos are being prepared or safely cryopreserved, the surrogate mother undergoes a synchronized hormone regimen. This prepares her uterine lining (endometrium) to ensure it is at the perfect thickness and receptivity to welcome the embryo.

The final medical milestone of the IVF cycle is the embryo transfer. It is a quick, non-surgical, and completely painless procedure where the selected blastocyst is gently placed into the surrogate's uterus using a thin catheter.

Exactly 10–14 days after the transfer, a beta-hCG blood test is performed to officially confirm the pregnancy.