5 Facts About IVF You May Not Know🧬

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is one of the most well-known assisted reproductive treatments, but there are many details behind this procedure that may surprise you.

Here are 5 facts about IVF you may not know

1. Not all retrieved eggs become embryos

During IVF, several eggs may be retrieved, but not all of them will necessarily be mature, become fertilized, or continue developing into embryos suitable for transfer.

That’s why the number of eggs retrieved is not the same as the final number of embryos.

2. Embryos develop for several days in the laboratory

After fertilization, embryos remain under controlled conditions while the embryology team monitors their development.

In some treatments, they may reach the blastocyst stage, which generally occurs around day 5 or 6 of development.

3. The embryo transfer does not always happen during the same cycle

Although many people imagine that an embryo is transferred immediately after the embryos are created, this is not always the case.

Depending on each individual situation, embryos may be cryopreserved and transferred at a later time, when the specialist determines that the appropriate conditions are in place.

4. IVF can also provide important information about the embryos

In certain cases, preimplantation genetic testing, such as PGT-A, may be recommended before the embryo transfer.

This test analyzes the number of chromosomes in the embryos and can help the specialist make informed decisions during treatment.

5. IVF can create possibilities for the future

If several embryos are obtained during an IVF cycle, those that are not transferred may be cryopreserved for future use.

This means that, depending on each individual case, embryos obtained during the same IVF cycle may be used for a future pregnancy attempt or even to grow your family years later.

Every IVF journey is different

In Vitro Fertilization is not just a laboratory procedure. It is a process that requires medical evaluation, careful monitoring, and a strategy tailored to each patient’s individual needs.

At Ventris Fertility Center, every treatment begins by getting to know your story and evaluating which reproductive options may be appropriate for you.

Because when it comes to fertility, there is no single path that works for everyone.