DiscoverThe IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman485. Inside the First Step of IVF: From Egg Retrieval to Embryo Transfer
485. Inside the First Step of IVF: From Egg Retrieval to Embryo Transfer

485. Inside the First Step of IVF: From Egg Retrieval to Embryo Transfer

Update: 2025-08-14
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In this episode, Prof Chapman takes us step-by-step through the IVF process—from triggering egg maturation to retrieval, fertilization, embryo development, and transfer. He explains the techniques used in egg collection, options for anesthesia, how sperm is prepared, and the science behind fertilization methods like ICSI. With honesty and empathy, he shares the emotional highs of a positive pregnancy test, the challenges of failed cycles, and the options for moving forward.


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485. Inside the First Step of IVF: From Egg Retrieval to Embryo Transfer

485. Inside the First Step of IVF: From Egg Retrieval to Embryo Transfer

The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman