In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a process by which an egg is fertilized by injecting sperm in a laboratory. The embryo formed is then transferred into the uterus where it will hopefully implant and develop further.

What is IVF?

In Vitro Fertlization (IVF) is the process through which, the egg is fertilized by the sperm, in a laboratory. If the sperm fertilizes the egg, an embryo is formed, which is with great care, allowed to develop further in the laboratory. Once mature, it is transferred in to the woman’s uterus for implantation.

HOW IT WORKS

When you decide to undergo an IVF Treatment at Southwest IVF, Lagos, you can be assured that the IVF process will be clearly explained to you by experts in the field and our staff will be by your side all through.

The process starts with an expert making notes about your medical history. Preliminary checks like blood tests and ultrasound scans may be performed to understand hormone levels.

Once we have an understanding of your situation, a tailor made plan will guide us towards achieving positive results.

In case male factor infertility is the issue, the expert may ask for a semen analysis, and the course of action will be altered accordingly.

If male factor is indeed a cause of infertility in your case, IVF-ICSI will be the way to go. This process takes about 21 – 25 days.