Your Journey
-Together Through Every Step-
Your Journey To Parenthood
At IVcare Fertility, we understand that embarking on a fertility journey can feel overwhelming. We are here to guide you every step of the way, from knowing when to seek help to understanding what to expect during consultations and beyond.
Let’s walk this path together.
When To Seek Help ?
Recognizing when to consult a fertility specialist is crucial for timely intervention. Here are some guidelines to help you decide:
FOR COUPLES
- Unsuccessful attempt after trying to conceive over a year or 6 months (if you’re above 35 years old)
- Experienced recurrent miscarriages
- Suspect a medical condition like endometriosis, PCOS, or others
FOR WOMEN
- Intend to delay pregnancy and wish to preserve fertility
Suspect or being diagnosed with a medical condition and wish to preserve fertility
FOR MEN
Experience low sperm count, hormonal imbalances, or issues such as erectile dysfunction.
How Will Your Overall Journey Look Like ?
Week 1
Initial Consultation
Meeting up with our fertility specialist to discuss medical history, concerns, and goals.
*Duration : 1-2 Hours
Initial Consultation
Meeting up with our fertility specialist to discuss medical history, concerns, and goals.
*Duration : 1-2 Hours
Week 1 or 2
Diagnostic Tests
Blood tests for hormone levels, ultrasounds to assess reproductive health, and semen analysis for male partners.
*Duration : 1-2 Weeks
Diagnostic Tests
Blood tests for hormone levels, ultrasounds to assess reproductive health, and semen analysis for male partners.
*Duration : 1-2 Weeks
Ovarian Stimulation &
Monitoring
Hormone injections are administered daily to stimulate the production of multiple eggs. Monitoring appointments every 2–3 days to check follicle growth and hormone levels.
*Duration: 7-14 Days
Week 3 or 4
Ovarian Stimulating &
Monitoring
Hormone injections are administered daily to stimulate the production of multiple eggs. Monitoring appointments every 2–3 days to check follicle growth and hormone levels.
*Duration : 7-14 Days
Ovarian Stimulating &
Monitoring
Hormone injections are administered daily to stimulate the production of multiple eggs. Monitoring appointments every 2–3 days to check follicle growth and hormone levels.
*Duration : 7-14 Days
Week 6
Week 6
Egg Retrieval or Sperm
Collection
Egg Retrieval: A minor surgical procedure to collect eggs under sedation.
*Duration: 15-30 Mins
Note: IUI skips this step and proceeds directly to insemination.
Sperm Collection: Semen sample is collected and prepared for fertilization
Egg Retrieval or Sperm
Collection
Egg Retrieval: A minor surgical procedure to collect eggs under sedation.
*Duration: 15-30 Mins
Note: IUI skips this step and proceeds directly to insemination.
Sperm Collection: Semen sample is collected and prepared for fertilization
Fertilization or Egg Cryopreservation
Eggs are fertilized in the lab and unfertilized eggs are preserved via vitrification.
Conventional Fertilization in IVF: Eggs and sperm are combined naturally.
ICSI in IVF: A single sperm is injected directly into each egg.
*Duration: 3-6 days
Note:
-IUI skips this step as fertilization occurs naturally in the uterus.
-Egg Cryopreservation procedure ends here
Fertilization or Egg Cryopreservation
Eggs are fertilized in the lab and unfertilized eggs are preserved via vitrification.
Conventional Fertilization in IVF: Eggs and sperm are combined naturally.
ICSI in IVF: A single sperm is injected directly into each egg.
*Duration: 3-6 days
Note:
-IUI skips this step as fertilization occurs naturally in the uterus.
-Egg Cryopreservation procedure ends here
Week 8
Embryo Transfer /
Insemination
A Non-Invasive and no down time process.
IUI: Sperm is inserted directly into the uterus.
IVF/ICSI: Healthy embryos are transferred into the uterus.
*Duration: 15-20 Minutes
Note: Embryo Cryopreservation may take place here if couple wish to delay pregnancy or wish to preserve surplus embryo for future pregnancy.
Week 8
Embryo Transfer /
Insemination
A Non-Invasive and no down time process.
IUI: Sperm is inserted directly into the uterus.
IVF/ICSI: Healthy embryos are transferred into the uterus.
*Duration: 15-20 Minutes
Note: Embryo Cryopreservation may take place here if couple wish to delay pregnancy or wish to preserve surplus embryo for future pregnancy.
Week 10
Post-Procedure and
Monitoring
Patients wait for a pregnancy test or a follow-up evaluation to determine the success of the procedure.
*Waiting Period: 2 weeks
Post-Procedure and
Monitoring
Patients wait for a pregnancy test or a follow-up evaluation to determine the success of the procedure.
*Waiting Period: 2 weeks
Approximate Duration of Each Treatment
- IUI: 4–5 weeks
- IVF/ICSI: 6–8 weeks
- Egg Freezing: 4–6 weeks
Approximate Duration of Each Treatment
- IUI: 4–5 weeks
- IVF/ICSI: 6–8 weeks
- Egg Freezing: 4–6 weeks
Disclaimer: The duration and timeline of each treatment step above may vary depending on individual circumstances, including medical history and response to treatment. This timeline serves as a general guide and should not replace personalized advice from your fertility specialist. For other fertility treatment that are not listed here, feel free to reach out via our hotline or whatsapp.
What to Expect During Your Initial Consultation?
01
Initial Consultation
Your first consultation at IVcare is a comprehensive and compassionate step toward understanding your fertility health.
Here are the few topics that will be asked and reviewed-
Medical History
All medical or surgical histories, including any fertility related treatments or diagnostic tests done previously, Information about prior attempts to conveive including duration and challenges faced.
Lifestyle & Intimacy
Insights
Details on smoking, alcohol consumption, diet, exercise habits and intimacy histories such as frequency/ ejaculation patterns.
Cycle Tracking
(For Women)
Any data on menstrual cycles and ovulation.
Fertility Goals
What are your hopes and expectation.
02
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OR DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Depending on each individual’s unique medical history, needs and goals, our fertility specialists will tailor the necessary assessments to provide personalized care and guidance. Here are some of the potential assessments & tests :
FOR MEN
Physical Examinations
- General health evaluation (Weight, Blood Pressure etc)
- Assessment for varioceles ( enlarged veins)
- Testicles examination ( Size, Structure, and any abnormalities)
Diagnostic Tests
- Semen Analysis : To evaluate sperm count, motility, morphology and overall quality
- Hormone Test: Testosterone, FSH, LH
- Genetic Test
Imaging Testings
- Scrotal Ultrasound: Identifies structural issues in the testicles or spermatic cords
FOR WOMEN
Physical Examinations
- General health evaluation (Weight, Blood Pressure etc)
- Pelvic Examination: find any signs of ovarian cysts, some sexually transmitted infections, growths of the uterus or early-stage cancer
Diagnostic Tests
- Hormone Test: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Follicular Stimulating Hormone (FSH) , Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Estradiol, Progesterone, Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
- Genetic Test
Imaging Testings
- Pelvic Ultrasound: Checks the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes for abnormalities like cycts or fibroid
- Hysterosalpingography (HSG): X-Ray to examine uterine cavity and fallopian tuve blockages
- Transvaginal Ultrasound: Visualizes the uterus lining and follicle growh
FOR MEN
FOR WOMEN
- General health evaluation (Weight, Blood Pressure etc)
- Assessment for varioceles ( enlarged veins)
- Testicles examination ( Size, Structure, and any abnormalities)
- General health evaluation (Weight, Blood Pressure etc)
- Pelvic Examination: find any signs of ovarian cysts, some sexually transmitted infections, growths of the uterus or early-stage cancer
Physical Examinations
- Semen Analysis : To evaluate sperm count, motility, morphology and overall quality
- Hormone Test: Testosterone, FSH, LH
- Genetic Test
- Hormone Test: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Follicular Stimulating Hormone (FSH) , Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Estradiol, Progesterone, Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
- Genetic Test
Diagnostic Tests
- Scrotal Ultrasound: Identifies structural issues in the testicles or spermatic cords
- Pelvic Ultrasound: Checks the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes for abnormalities like cycts or fibroid
- Hysterosalpingography (HSG): X-Ray to examine uterine cavity and fallopian tuve blockages
- Transvaginal Ultrasound: Visualizes the uterus lining and follicle growh
Imaging Testings
03
Other preparations for your consultation
Bring along your existing medical reports and lists of current medication & supplements (if any).
Come at least 15 minutes before your set appointment time.
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No 12, Ground Floor, Wisma LYL, Jalan 51a/223, Seksyen 51a, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Clinic Days
Mondays to Fridays: 8 am to 4 pm
Saturdays : 8 am to 12pm
Sundays and Public Holidays: CLOSED
