What is IVF?

In Vitro Fertilization is the most common treatment we do at Generation Next Fertility. It takes place over the course of one menstrual cycle (or more). In this treatment, eggs are removed from the ovaries, fertilized with sperm, and grown in a lab for a few days. After this, the embryos are either freshly transferred into the uterus or frozen to be transferred at a later date.

During an IVF cycle, various medication protocols are used to produce as many high quality eggs as possible for each patient. Each medication protocol is custom tailored to the patient.

Step 2: Ovarian Stimulation

After choosing your provider, The first step of IVF treatment is ovarian stimulation. During this phase, most protocols utilize medication that encourages the ovaries to develop multiple follicles, each of which may contain an egg.

Typically, more follicles lead to more eggs which lead to more embryos, which leads to a higher possibility of success. Many cycles will result in a handful of embryos that can be frozen and stored for future use.

After an initial consultation, the doctors will recommend a personalized protocol to get you the best results possible. Ovarian stimulation typically begins around day 3 of a cycle. Stimulation usually involves taking daily injectable medications for around ten days and will be followed closely with monitoring appointments. When follicles reach the appropriate size, a final “trigger” medication will be used to induce ovulation and promote final maturation of the eggs.

Step 3: Egg Retrieval

Egg Retrieval is a minor outpatient procedure done to collect the eggs from the ovaries so that they can be fertilized in our state-state-of-the-art laboratory.

It is performed 35-36 hours after the “trigger”, by one of our world class doctors.

The number of eggs retrieved depends on your age, history, diagnoses, ovarian reserve cycle plan and response to medications.

Step 4: Sperm Collection

Egg Retrieval is a minor outpatient procedure done to collect the eggs from the ovaries so that they can be fertilized in our state-state-of-the-art laboratory.

It is performed 35-36 hours after the “trigger”, by one of our world class doctors.

The number of eggs retrieved depends on your age, history, diagnoses, ovarian reserve cycle plan and response to medications.

Step 6: Embryo Development

Embryo Development

Once the fertilization process is complete, the embryos are nurtured to day 3-5 or until the embryo reaches the 8-cell or blastocyst stage.

If an embryo is grown to a blastocyst, it can undergo genetic testing. This is recommended on a case by case basis.

Step 7: Embryo Transfers

The last step of IVF treatment is the embryo transfer. After developing in optimal conditions in our cutting edge lab, the embryo is ready to be transferred. During the transfer, the embryo(s) are placed in the catheter, gently inserted past the cervix and offloaded to plant within the uterus.

Any remaining embryos that are not transferred can be frozen and used for embryo transfers at a later date.

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115 East 57th St, Floor 11
Manhattan, NY 10022

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280 North Central Ave, Suite 303
Hartsdale, NY 10530

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7:00am – 5:00pm

Saturday
8:30am – 3:00pm

Sundays & Holiday Hours
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Monday-Friday
6:45am – 12:00pm

Saturday
7:30am – 12:00pm

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