Frequently Asked Questions

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a fertility treatment in which eggs are collected from the ovaries and fertilised with sperm in a laboratory. One or more suitable embryos may then be transferred into the uterus.

An IVF cycle usually includes assessment and planning, ovarian stimulation, ultrasound and blood-test monitoring, egg retrieval, fertilisation and embryo culture, followed by embryo transfer or freezing. A pregnancy test is performed after the transfer at the time advised by the clinical team.

From the start of stimulation medicines to the pregnancy test, many cycles take about four to six weeks. Preparation, additional testing, treatment adjustments or a frozen embryo transfer can make the overall timeline longer.

In conventional IVF, eggs and sperm are placed together in the laboratory for fertilisation. In ICSI, an embryologist injects a single sperm directly into an egg. ICSI may be advised for certain sperm-related factors, previous fertilisation concerns or other clinical reasons.

The number is decided individually using factors such as age, embryo quality, treatment history and clinical guidance. The aim is to balance the chance of pregnancy with the risks associated with a multiple pregnancy; for many patients, a single embryo transfer may be recommended.

You will usually continue prescribed medicines and can follow the activity advice given by your doctor. A pregnancy test is commonly scheduled around 10 to 14 days later. Contact the care team promptly if you develop severe pain, heavy bleeding, breathing difficulty or other concerning symptoms.

An evaluation is generally recommended after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse if the female partner is under 35, or after six months if she is 35 or older. Seek advice sooner if you are over 40, have irregular or absent periods, known endometriosis or tubal disease, recurrent pregnancy loss, or a known male fertility concern.

No. AMH helps estimate ovarian reserve and may help predict response to ovarian stimulation, but it does not by itself determine whether natural pregnancy is possible. Age, ovulation, sperm health, the fallopian tubes and other factors must be considered together.

It can. Endometriosis may affect fertility through inflammation, scar tissue, altered pelvic anatomy or ovarian involvement. Its impact varies considerably, and many people with endometriosis conceive naturally or with appropriate treatment.

Some fibroids can affect fertility, particularly when they distort the uterine cavity or interfere with implantation. Many fibroids have little or no effect. Their size, number and location—and your symptoms and reproductive plans—guide whether treatment is recommended.

Laparoscopy is keyhole surgery performed through small abdominal incisions using a camera. It can help diagnose or treat conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, fibroids, adhesions and certain causes of pelvic pain or infertility.

Hysteroscopy uses a thin camera passed through the vagina and cervix to examine the inside of the uterus. Depending on the indication, it may also be used to treat polyps, selected fibroids, scar tissue or other abnormalities within the uterine cavity.

The effect depends on the condition being treated and the type of surgery. Fertility-preserving procedures are planned to protect reproductive anatomy and may improve fertility in selected cases, but every operation has potential risks, including scar tissue or effects on ovarian tissue. Your surgeon will discuss the expected benefits and risks for your circumstances.

Online consultations can be arranged for initial discussion, report review and treatment planning where clinically appropriate. Some decisions still require an in-person examination, ultrasound or laboratory testing.

Yes. You can share recent medical records, test results, scan reports and treatment summaries through the hospital’s approved communication channel before travel. The team can then advise whether further tests may be required.

Your stay depends on the treatment plan, cycle timing and whether monitoring or a procedure is required. Some consultations need only a short visit, while an IVF cycle or surgery may require a longer stay. A personalised estimate can be provided after your reports are reviewed.

Follow-up may include online appointments, review of locally completed blood tests or scans, medication guidance and coordination with your local doctor. Before you leave, the team will explain the follow-up schedule and whom to contact if you have concerns.