IVF-ICSI

During your first visit, FIV Valencia offers a personalised fertility diagnosis. Through the Individualised Diagnostic Study (EDI), we evaluate your fertility and that of your partner, examine your medical history, and develop a tailored treatment plan. This approach ensures comprehensive care, recommending the necessary techniques to help you achieve your dream of becoming a parent. 

To increase the chances of pregnancy, your doctor will prescribe the necessary medication to stimulate your ovaries. The gonadotropin (FSH) medication plan is customised to encourage the development of one to three follicles, where your eggs are located. 

We will monitor your ovarian development through transvaginal ultrasounds and blood tests to ensure proper follicular growth. 

When the eggs have matured, the retrieval procedure, called follicular puncture, is scheduled. This procedure is performed under mild sedation and ultrasound guidance. 

In the laboratory, our biologists assess the quality and maturity of your eggs to ensure readiness for fertilisation. If necessary, we will discuss the option of using donor eggs. FIV Valencia has its own egg donor bank to select the most suitable donor for you. 

In IVF-ICSI treatments, sperm samples are typically collected on the same day as egg retrieval. If the sperm quality is good, it is processed in the laboratory and used immediately or frozen for later use. 

If natural sperm collection is not possible, sperm can be retrieved surgically. If the sperm is incapable of fertilising, donor sperm may be considered for the IVF treatment. 

After the gametes are retrieved, fertilisation is carried out in the laboratory by experienced embryologists. In IVF-ICSI, a single sperm is directly injected into the egg to achieve fertilisation. 

Following fertilisation, embryos are carefully monitored as they grow in the incubator in our laboratory. Their development is evaluated over several days, and the healthiest, most viable embryos are selected for transfer. High-quality embryos not transferred are cryopreserved for future treatments. 

If there is a risk of genetic abnormalities or previous implantation failures, Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) can be performed to select embryos without genetic anomalies, significantly improving IVF success rates. Your doctor will advise you if genetic testing is necessary for your treatment at FIV Valencia. 

Once the embryos reach the optimal development stage, they are transferred to the uterus. The embryo transfer procedure is quick and performed under ultrasound guidance in our clinic. A catheter is used to place the embryo directly into the uterus. 

After the embryo transfer, a brief rest of about 30 minutes in the clinic is recommended before resuming normal activities. Strenuous exercise should be avoided. 

After the transfer, your doctor may recommend progesterone supplements to support the uterine lining, creating optimal conditions for embryo implantation and a successful pregnancy. 

Approximately 14 days after the embryo transfer, a pregnancy test will be conducted to confirm the result. Beta-hCG levels are measured in blood or urine. If positive, an ultrasound will be scheduled 7–10 days later to confirm the pregnancy.