Fecondazione In Vitro (FIV) 

During your first visit, FIV Valencia will offer you the opportunity to undergo a personalised fertility diagnosis. Through the Individualised Diagnostic Study (EDI), we will evaluate your and your partner’s fertility, review your medical history, and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs. This comprehensive approach ensures we recommend the techniques necessary to help you achieve your goal of becoming a parent. 

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

We will monitor your ovarian progress through transvaginal ultrasounds to ensure your follicles are developing correctly. 

When at least one follicle reaches the appropriate size (usually 18mm or more), ovulation will be triggered with an injection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Within 36-48 hours, your eggs will be released into the fallopian tubes, and we will schedule the egg retrieval procedure (follicular puncture). 

Once the eggs have matured, we will schedule their retrieval through follicular puncture. This procedure is performed under mild sedation and is guided by ultrasound. 

In the laboratory, our biologists will evaluate the quality and maturity of your eggs to ensure they are ready for fertilisation. If necessary, we will discuss the option of using donor eggs with you. FIV Valencia has its own egg donor bank, allowing us to select the most suitable donor for your needs. 

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

At FIV Valencia, we have a specialised male-fertility unit. If sperm cannot be obtained naturally through masturbation, we can retrieve sperm through a surgical procedure. 

If the sperm is unable to fertilise the egg, we will discuss the option of using donor sperm with you. 

After retrieving the gametes, fertilisation is performed in the laboratory by our experienced embryologists. Depending on the patient’s needs, IVF can be performed conventionally or using Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), where a single sperm is injected directly into the egg. Our specialists will guide you on the most appropriate method. 

After fertilisation, embryos are carefully monitored as they grow in the incubator in our laboratory. Their development is evaluated over several days, and the healthiest and 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 a history of 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 whether genetic testing is recommended for your Assisted Reproduction 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 is performed in our clinic’s operating theatre under ultrasound guidance. The embryos are placed directly into the uterus using a catheter. 

After the embryo transfer, you will be advised to rest for about 30 minutes in a private room at the clinic. After this brief period, you can resume your normal activities, although strenuous exercise should be avoided. 

After embryo transfer, your doctor may recommend progesterone supplements to help maintain the uterine lining, ensuring the best conditions for the fertilised egg to implant and to establish a successful pregnancy. 

Approximately 14 days after the embryo transfer, a pregnancy test will be conducted to confirm the outcome. This test involves measuring beta hCG levels in blood or urine. If positive, an ultrasound will be scheduled 7-10 days later to confirm the pregnancy.