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If chances of IVF implantation are low due to a limited number of healthy sperm, ICSI can help. Here, a healthy sperm and egg are introduced to each other via a micro-injection in the lab. Embryos are then implanted into the uterus and, hopefully, conception occurs.

Those with healthy eggs and of childbearing age have the option of freezing their eggs, to be used in fertility treatment in the future. This is particularly useful if the patient isn't ready for children, or is suffering from an illness, e.g., cancer, where treatment may damage the eggs.

Hormone therapy is used for egg cell maturation and ovulation, and is controlled with an injection of the fertility hormones LH and FSH before artificial insemination.

If the person with female organs requires gynecological surgery to improve their chances for success, they can have it with us.

It is possible to transfer embryos (usually through IVF/ICSI) that have reached the blastocyst stage on day five. This day usually offers the best chances of a successful pregnancy.

Though rare, sample mix-ups in the IVF laboratory have serious consequences for patients and we avoid them at all costs. This is why we use RI Witness, which identifies each test tube and sample with a unique ID to ensure that no mistakes happen.

During pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT), we will conduct a check of the genetics of each embryo before it is transferred to the womb. This is used to prevent congenital genetic disorders in children of couples with genetic risk factors.