IVF & assisted conception
Assisted conception involves investigation, counselling and a protocol-specific treatment cycle. Monitoring, egg collection and embryo transfer are distinct stages, and eligibility differs between countries.
Treatments in this specialty
Procedure guides
Times are planning guides, not national averages or guaranteed schedules. They reflect published provider examples and patient guidance. The treating team confirms the individual plan, time needed near the clinic and fitness to travel. Waiting lists are not included.
In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
Fertilisation outside the body.
- Time
- NHS example: a full IVF cycle takes around 3–6 weeks, depending on protocol.
- Appointments
- Cycle-timed monitoring + procedure visits
Follicular ultrasound monitoring
Tracking ovarian response.
- Time
- Repeated scans are timed to the stimulation or ovulation cycle.
- Appointments
- Cycle-timed monitoring + procedure visits
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Clinical terms
Use these clinical terms when discussing a referral or looking for a provider. Focused care areas may sit within a broader medical specialty.
- IVF & assisted conception
- Assistierte ReproduktionGermanAsistovaná reprodukceCzech
Eligibility, consent, permitted techniques and storage rules differ between countries. The fertility centre confirms what is appropriate and legally available for each case.
Treatments & services
Explore specific procedures, investigations and care services. The clinical team confirms which options fit the individual case.
Fertility assessment
Investigation of both partners where relevant.
Ovarian reserve assessment
Hormone tests and antral follicle count.
Follicular ultrasound monitoring
Tracking ovarian response.
In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
Fertilisation outside the body.
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
Injection of one sperm into an egg.
Transvaginal oocyte retrieval
Ultrasound-guided egg collection.
Embryo transfer
Placement of an embryo in the uterus.
Frozen embryo transfer
Transfer after thawing and endometrial preparation.
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Planning your care
Ask the treating service for a written plan. Appointment numbers and time away depend on the procedure, results and individual needs.
- Which specialist is appropriate, and what age, consent or eligibility requirements apply?
- Are appointments linked to a treatment cycle or a child’s assessment schedule, and can any visits be coordinated locally?
- How are monitoring, a parent or companion’s presence, follow-up and unexpected changes handled?
Sources & availability
These references provide clinical background. The guide is not a confirmed service menu for every centre or both countries, and cited organisations are not necessarily RAUQ partners. Confirm eligibility, availability and international patient access with the centre.
Guide content and sources checked 29 October 2026.