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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 the help of donor eggs and/or donor sperm, 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 we calculate IVF success rates 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 does IVF work?
Every IVF cycle is different and tailored to your individual needs. After initial fertility tests and a consultation with a specialist, you’ll receive a personalised IVF treatment plan. A typical IVF cycle will follow the below steps and can take between 4-6 weeks.
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Step one
Stimulating the ovaries
A daily injection is used at home to stimulate follicular growth within the ovaries. This increases the number of eggs that are collected.
In most cases, this is a 14-day course of hormone medication.
Step two
Suppressing the natural menstrual cycle
A second daily injection is then added at home to stop natural hormone production and control when your eggs are released.
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Step three
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 collected from the follicles.
Step four
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 the eggs one by one. Don’t worry, you will be sedated for this part of the procedure to ensure no pain or discomfort.
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Step five
Fertilisation
Healthy eggs are combined with sperm in the lab where they reach and penetrate the egg naturally. A method called intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), where a single healthy sperm is injected directly into the egg, may be used for cases of low sperm count or quality.
Step six
Embryo transfer
Fertilised eggs are left for 5-6 days to develop into mature embryos. These are monitored using an EmbryoScope™ which helps us select the strongest embryos for transfer. Any additional healthy embryos can be frozen for future use.
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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.
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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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