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The IVF process, step by step (video in Hindi)
IVF, often called test tube baby treatment, has a few clear steps: injections to grow several eggs, collecting the eggs, joining eggs and sperm in the lab, growing the embryos for a few days, and placing an embryo in the womb, with a pregnancy blood test about two weeks later. The video below explains these steps in Hindi.
Watch the video (in Hindi)
In this video, in Hindi, our fertility specialist walks through the test tube baby process step by step. The steps are written out below.
IVF steps explained
- Tests and planning: both partners are tested, and the plan is made from the results.
- Injections to grow eggs: daily injections for about ten to twelve days, with scans to follow the follicles.
- The trigger injection: one injection ripens the eggs, and the egg collection is planned about a day and a half later.
- Egg collection: a short procedure under light anaesthesia, through the vagina with ultrasound guidance.
- Fertilisation: the eggs are joined with the husband's sperm in the laboratory, by IVF or by ICSI when needed.
- Embryo growth: the embryos grow in the laboratory for a few days.
- Embryo transfer: an embryo is placed in the womb through a thin catheter, a simple procedure without anaesthesia. Extra good embryos can be frozen.
- The pregnancy test: a beta hCG blood test about two weeks after the transfer.
How long each step takes
- Tests before IVF: a few days to a few weeks, depending on the results.
- Injections: usually about ten to twelve days.
- Egg collection: a short procedure of about twenty to thirty minutes; you go home the same day.
- Embryo growth in the lab: three to five days.
- Waiting for the test: about two weeks after the transfer.
If the embryos are frozen, the transfer is done in a later cycle, usually after about a month.
What the husband does
The husband has a semen test before IVF and gives a fresh sample on the day of egg collection. If he is worried about giving a sample that morning, let the clinic know early; a back-up sample can usually be stored beforehand.
How you may feel during IVF
Bloating and mild discomfort are common as the follicles grow. After egg collection there may be cramps and a little spotting for a day or two. Severe or worsening belly pain, a swollen tight belly, vomiting, breathlessness, passing very little urine, fever or heavy bleeding need an urgent call to the clinic. Many couples find the two weeks between transfer and test the most stressful time. Keep busy, keep taking the medicines as advised, and lean on your partner and family.
IVF ki process: Hindi mein samjhein
The video above explains the whole IVF process in Hindi. Many couples search for terms like "IVF kaise hota hai" or "test tube baby process". The steps are the same as written on this page: injections, egg collection, embryos in the lab, embryo transfer and the pregnancy test.
Before you start
- Ask for a written plan of the medicines and dates.
- Ask what will happen if the response is lower or higher than expected.
- Ask how many embryos will be transferred and how many may be frozen.
Tests done before IVF
- For the wife: hormone tests including AMH, thyroid and prolactin, an ultrasound scan, and checks of the womb and tubes when needed.
- For the husband: a semen analysis.
- For both: blood group and infection screening tests, as required before IVF.
These tests help plan the dose of injections and the method of fertilisation in the lab. See our page on fertility tests.
After a positive pregnancy test
The beta hCG test is often repeated after two days to see that it is rising. An early scan a few weeks later checks that the pregnancy is in the womb and that the heartbeat can be seen. The medicines are continued until the doctor reduces them.
If the test is negative
A negative result is hard, and it is normal to feel low. Stop the medicines only when the doctor advises. You and the doctor will go over the cycle together: how the ovaries responded, how the embryos grew and what the lining looked like. If embryos were frozen, a frozen embryo transfer can often be planned without new egg-growth injections or another egg collection. If not, the plan for a next cycle may be changed based on what was learned.
Each step is explained in more detail on our IVF page.
Questions about the IVF process
How long does the IVF process take?
From the start of injections to the embryo transfer, usually about two to three weeks, then about two weeks until the pregnancy test.
Is test tube baby the same as IVF?
Yes. 'Test tube baby' is a common name for IVF; the baby grows in the mother's womb as in any pregnancy.
Is egg collection done under anaesthesia?
Yes, under light anaesthesia, and you usually go home the same day.
Is the video available in other languages?
This video is in Hindi. The steps are written in English on this page, and our IVF page explains them in more detail.
Does the husband need to come on the day of egg collection?
Usually yes, to give a fresh semen sample. If that could be a problem, tell the clinic early so a back-up sample can be stored in advance.
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What you read here explains fertility care in general terms and cannot replace a consultation. Decisions about your own care should be made with a doctor who knows your history and has seen you. We do not carry out or offer sex determination of any kind, which is prohibited by law in India under the PCPNDT Act.