Show Notes
Could the core of an IVF cycle really take just two weeks? Host Dr Helen O'Neill is joined by Emma Whitney – Director of Embryology and Genetics at The Evewell and Chair of Trustees at Fertility Action – to walk through IVF step by step, from stimulation and egg collection to fertilisation and embryo transfer. Plus, Emma shares three crucial tips to prepare for your IVF journey.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why IVF doesn't "use up" your eggs • What really happens during a 15-minute egg collection • The IVF funnel: how many eggs typically become embryos
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Standing Ovulation is the podcast from Hertility, the UK's leading women's healthcare provider, hosted by CEO and reproductive genetics expert Dr Helen O'Neill.