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The IVF Journey

A Step-by-Step Guide and Frequently Asked Questions

Roadmap

Your Step-by-Step IVF Roadmap

Fertility treatment is a detailed journey. Here is what you can expect during a typical stimulation and transfer cycle.

1
Day 1

Consultation & Assessment

Initial meeting with Prof. Prosper Igboeli in Abuja or Aba. We review your medical history, outline diagnostic workups, and evaluate custom pathways like stem cell therapy or fibroid management if needed.

2
Days 2–12

Ovarian Stimulation

Custom hormone stimulation protocols are initiated to encourage the growth of multiple healthy oocyte follicles. Monitored closely via transvaginal ultrasound (folliculometry) and blood hormone panels.

3
Day 14

Oocyte Retrieval

A short, sedated outpatient procedure. Follicular fluid is aspirated under transvaginal ultrasound guidance exactly 34 to 36 hours after the hCG trigger injection and passed to the embryology lab.

4
Day 14 (Retrieval Day)

Isolation & IVF/ICSI Fertilization

Embryologists isolate matured eggs from follicular fluid. Sperm cells are prepared and fertilization is achieved via conventional IVF (cIVF) or by direct micro-injection of a single sperm (ICSI).

5
Day 15

Fertilization Check (Day 1)

Embryos are incubated under strict gas and temperature parameters. At 18 to 20 hours, they are evaluated for the presence of two pronuclei (2PN), indicating successful fertilization.

6
Days 16–17

Cleavage Stage (Days 2–3)

Fertilized zygotes are cultured as cell division begins, cleaving from 2 cells, to 4 cells, and reaching 8 cells. Our embryologists track cell symmetry and fragmentation ratios.

7
Days 19–20

Blastocyst Culturing (Days 5–6)

Embryos are cultured until they reach the blastocyst stage (approx. 100 cells). Blastocysts have significantly higher implantation potential, enabling selective transfer of the highest-grade embryo.

8
Day 19–21 / Future Cycle

Precision Transfer & Implantation Support

The selected blastocyst is loaded into a soft catheter and guided into the uterus. Hormonal support is provided for 10-14 days, followed by a beta-hCG blood test and subsequent fetal scans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A single complete IVF cycle takes about 4 to 6 weeks. This includes ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, laboratory fertilization, embryo culturing, and the transfer. If you undergo pre-implantation testing or a Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET), the transfer may be scheduled in a subsequent menstrual cycle.
In standard IVF, eggs and sperm are placed together in a laboratory dish to fertilize naturally. In ICSI (Intra-cytoplasmic Sperm Injection), our embryologist selects a single, healthy sperm cell and injects it directly into the egg using micro-needles. ICSI is highly recommended for moderate-to-severe male factor infertility.
A myomectomy is a surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus. Like all surgeries, it carries risks like bleeding or infection. However, Dr. Prosper Igboeli has over 40 years of experience performing myomectomies. A well-executed myomectomy restores the uterine architecture and significantly increases implantation success rates.
IVF success rates depend heavily on patient age, ovarian reserve, and specific fertility diagnoses. Younger women generally experience higher success rates. During your initial consultation, Dr. Igboeli will review your diagnostic parameters and provide an honest, customized estimate of success for your cycle.
Yes. We offer social and medical egg cryopreservation (vitrification). This allows women to freeze their eggs in their 20s or early 30s when egg quality is high, halting the biological clock for future family planning.

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