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In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) can offer hope to individuals and couples who are struggling to conceive naturally, helping them build the family they’ve always dreamed of. At TFP Fertility, we combine over 35 years of experience in IVF treatment with exceptional care and fully personalised IVF plans, giving you the best possible chance of success throughout your IVF journey.
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What is IVF?
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is one of the most widely used and effective forms of fertility treatment. As part of the IVF process, mature eggs are collected from the ovaries and fertilised with sperm in a laboratory setting.
The resulting embryos are cultured for 5–6 days until they reach the blastocyst stage, increasing the chance of successful implantation when transferred to the womb.
Healthy embryos can either be transferred during the same IVF cycle or safely frozen for use in future IVF treatment.
IVF can be carried out using your own eggs and sperm, or with support from our egg donation and sperm donation programmes, depending on your individual circumstances.
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Who is IVF for?
A fertility assessment will determine the best treatment option for you. However, IVF may be recommended if:
- You've been trying to conceive for more than a year
- You have a condition affecting your fertility
- Other treatments, such as IUI, have been unsuccessful
- You're a same-sex couple
- You're a single person
Our IVF success rates
We offer IVF treatment at all eight of our clinics across the UK. Our IVF success rates and inspection ratings are independently verified by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), giving you added confidence in the quality of care we provide.
You can view the success rates for each clinic on their individual pages. For more insight into how IVF success rates are calculated by the HFEA, and what factors to consider when selecting a clinic, visit our dedicated success rates page.
Results that make it all worth it
Real life stories from patients, both past and present, sharing their own fertility journey with us.
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I wrote a blog about endometriosis and PCOS to help myself and others
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– Sophie & Dan –
IVF, PCOS and Endometriosis
Oxford, UK
This data compares the total number of fresh and frozen embryos transferred with the number of resulting pregnancies for IVF and ICSI cycles.
National average
TFP Fertility
1014/
2331*
1014/2331*
44
%
36
%
<35
600/
1610*
600/1610*
37
%
30
%
35-37
314/
1004*
314/1004*
31
%
23
%
38-39
243/
1116*
243/1116*
22
%
17
%
40-42
61/
290*
61/290*
21
%
15
%
43-44
Pregnancies January — December 2023
Source: HFEA.gov.uk
Since they haven't verified data more recent than 2019 for UK fertility clinics, you won't find it on their website. Contact us for our latest success data.
1014/
2331*
1014/2331*
44
%
36
%
<35
600/
1610*
600/1610*
37
%
30
%
35-37
314/
1004*
314/1004*
31
%
23
%
38-39
243/
1116*
243/1116*
22
%
17
%
40-42
61/
290*
61/290*
21
%
15
%
43-44
How long does IVF take?
While the IVF treatment cycle itself typically takes between 4-6 weeks from first medication to pregnancy outcome, the whole process, from your initial consultation through to a pregnancy test after embryo transfer, can take up to nine 12 weeks.
However, timelines may be longer if you need further investigations or a frozen embryo transfer. A more specific timeline will be discussed during your consultation.
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Step one
Step 1: Control of the menstrual cycle and stimulation of the ovaries
At the start of treatment, the appropriate stimulation protocol is determined based on your AMH level. This generally involves a seven to 14-day course of hormone injections to stimulate the ovaries to produce several good-sized follicles.
Step two
Step 2: Monitoring progress
Pelvic scans will be performed to check the development and growth of the follicles in the ovaries. This will determine when the eggs are can be collected from the follicles.
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Step three
Step 3: Egg retrieval
Once the follicles have reached the correct size, an injection will be given to mature the eggs for collection. A needle is then gently guided through the vaginal wall to capture aspirate the eggs one by one from the follicles. Don’t worry, you will be sedated for this part of the procedure to ensur
Step four
Step 4: Fertilisation
Healthy eggs are combined with sperm in a lab, where they reach and penetrate the egg naturally. For cases of low sperm count or quality, a method called intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) may be used, which involves injecting a single sperm directly into each mature egg.Â
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Step five
Step 5: Embryo transfer
Fertilised eggs are left for five days to develop into mature embryos (“blastocysts”. We monitor these the embryo development using an EmbryoScope™, which helps us select the strongest embryo(s) for transfer. Any additional healthy embryos can be frozen for future use on day five or six of development.
How much does IVF cost?
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Is IVF right for me?
IVF for couples and co-parents
If you've been trying to conceive for one year or more without success or are a same-sex couple or co-parents, IVF is the most successful option for helping you achieve your dreams of parenthood.
Start your journey
IVF for single people
Many people today are choosing to pursue parenthood on their own. Our comprehensive donation programme allows you to do so with confidence, finding the right donor for you.
Learn more
IVF over 40s
If you're over 40, there are still options available for trying for a family. A fertility assessment will help us determine the best treatment plan for you.
Learn more
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Get reduced IVF costs when you share your eggs
Opt in for IVF with egg sharing to help someone else take a step towards growing their family — and in return, you'll receive your fertility treatment at a reduced cost.
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IVF FAQs
Start your fertility journey
Get started with IVF
We’re here to support you. Speak with our patient support team for expert advice and to book your first consultation.
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Our IVF resources
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Understanding IVF treatment costs
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Understanding IVF success rates
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Understanding BMI limits for IVF
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How to prepare for your egg collection
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How long is the IVF process?
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Dr Marco Gaudoin
Medical Director, TFP GCRM Fertility · Reviewed 27 July 2026
Demonstrated Experience
- ·Over 30 years of specialised experience in fertility care.
- ·Set up clinical fertility services in conjunction with the South Glasgow NHS Trust in 1999.
- ·In 2006, co-founded TFP GCRM Fertility alongside renowned IVF scientist Professor Richard Fleming and embryologist Paul Mitchell.