Treatment:IVF
IVF (in vitro fertilization)
Every step explained before it happens, with one nurse beside you the whole way.
- Per cycle, before medicine
- $14,000 to $19,000
- First visit
- In person or video
Overview
Overview
In IVF, medicine helps your ovaries grow several eggs at once. The eggs are collected in a short procedure, joined with sperm in our lab, and grown into embryos for a few days. Then one embryo is placed in the uterus, and any others can be frozen for later.
IVF is the most effective fertility treatment for many diagnoses, and it is also the most involved. That is why we map out the whole cycle on paper first, with dates, medicines, visits, and costs, so nothing comes as a surprise.
Who it is for
Often a good fit when
- Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
- Lower egg supply, or age 38 and over
- Male factor infertility, including very low sperm counts
- Several IUI cycles that did not work
- Two-mom families choosing reciprocal IVF
- Anyone using donor eggs or a gestational carrier
Step by step
What to expect, in order
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Month before
Your plan on paper
A calendar, medicine list, teaching session with your nurse, and a written cost estimate. You sign nothing until it all makes sense.
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Days 1 to 12
Stimulation
About 8 to 14 days of small daily injections at home. Your nurse teaches you how, in person or by video.
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Every 2 to 3 days
Monitoring visits
Short morning ultrasounds and blood draws to adjust your doses. Saturday mornings included.
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Retrieval day
Egg retrieval
A 20 to 30 minute procedure under light sedation. You go home the same morning and rest for the day.
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Days 1 to 6 after
Embryos grow in our lab
Our embryologists update you on day 1, day 3, and day 5 or 6. You will always know how many embryos are growing.
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Transfer day
Embryo transfer
A gentle, five-minute procedure without sedation. It can happen fresh, or in a later cycle with a frozen embryo.
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About 9 to 11 days later
Pregnancy test
A blood test, and a call from your nurse with the result. We plan the next steps together, whatever it says.
Included in your plan
- Your cycle plan, teaching session, and nurse coordinator
- All monitoring ultrasounds and bloodwork
- Egg retrieval with sedation
- Lab work: fertilization, embryo culture, and daily updates
- Your first embryo transfer and pregnancy test
- One year of embryo storage
Costs
Self-pay ranges, in plain sight
Planning ranges in US dollars. Your written estimate after your consult shows exactly which lines apply to you, and what insurance may cover.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| IVF cycle Everything in the list above | $14,000 to $19,000 |
| IVF medicine Paid at the specialty pharmacy; depends on your dose | $3,000 to $7,000 |
| ICSI (sperm injected into each egg) Only when your doctor recommends it | $1,500 to $2,500 |
| Embryo genetic testing (PGT-A) Optional; your doctor will talk through whether it helps in your case | $3,000 to $6,000 |
| Frozen embryo transfer For any later transfer | $3,500 to $5,500 |
| Embryo storage after year one Per year | $600 to $1,000 |
Good to know Your written estimate will show which of these lines apply to you before you start. Ask us about our two-cycle plan, which lowers the cost of a second retrieval if you need one.
Plan a budget and see financing optionsQuestions
People often ask us
How long does one IVF cycle take?
From the start of injections to the pregnancy test is usually about four to six weeks. Planning beforehand takes another two to four weeks.
Do I need to take time off work?
Usually just the day of your egg retrieval. Monitoring visits are short and start as early as 7 a.m., including Saturdays.
What are your IVF success rates?
We will walk you through our most recent published results for people your age and with your diagnosis at your consult. Our success rates guide explains how to read any clinic's numbers fairly.
Other treatment paths
Start your journey
Thinking about IVF? Let us map it out together.
Five short questions, no medical details. Your nurse coordinator calls within two business days to book your first consult, in person or by video.
No referral needed. In person or virtual first consults.