IVF Protocols
The IVF Protocol is an individually selected scheme of administrating of medications that stimulate the woman’s ovulation process.
Usually, during one cycle one egg matures in a woman's body. The injected drugs are aimed to stimulate the ovaries, which allows to get a large number of eggs.
Protocols are divided into several types depending on the doses and time of taking medications.
Long Protocol
This protocol starts from the 21st day of the menstrual cycle and it is characterized by the fact that it begins with a regulating stage which is followed by a controlled stimulation stage. The result of a long protocol is a large number of mature and identical-sized eggs. Most often, this type of protocol is prescribed to patients with various gynecological diseases — fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts.
Short Protocol
The protocol starts on the 3rd day of the menstrual cycle and it is created as similar to the natural cycle as possible. The short protocol is recommended for patients without ovarian pathologies, advanced reproductive age, and with an unsatisfactory ovarian response in the long Protocol.
Protocol with
a Minimal Stimulation
This protocol is characterized by the use of low doses of hormonal drugs. As a result, a smaller number of high-quality eggs are obtained in this protocol. The protocol with minimal stimulation is prescribed to the patients with low ovarian reserve of the ovaries.
Protocol in the Natural Cycle
This protocol is performed without stimulation with hormonal drugs, as a result, one egg matures. This protocol is the most difficult one, because the egg maturation occurs uncontrollably due to the non-use of drugs. Thus, ovulation may occur too soon and the egg will be lost. The main advantage of this protocol is a completely natural cycle without drugs. The main disadvantage is lower efficiency due to obtaining a single egg and the risk of early natural ovulation.
Cryoprotocol
This is an IVF protocol in which an embryo obtained in a previous stimulated IVF cycle is transferred to the uterine cavity.
What’s the IVF Journey like?
IVF Protocol
14 – 17 days.
Stimulation begins on the 2-3rd day of the cycle.
Making a decision on the possibility of starting a protocol based on the results of the examination.
Signature of the agreement and informed consents by both partners.
Explanation of the stimulation scheme.
Transfer of a Thawed Embryo
Protocol with Hormone Replacement
13 – 17 days.
Therapy begins on the 2-3rd day of the cycle.
Protocol in a Natural Cycle
8 – 11 days.
Therapy begins on the 9-12th day of the cycle.
Evaluation of the ultrasound picture of the pelvic organs (we see the dominant follicle).
Study of examination results.
Explanation of the stimulation scheme.
Explanation of the stimulation scheme.
Transfer of a Thawed Embryo
Protocol with hormone replacement
13 – 17 days.
Therapy begins on the 2-3rd day of the cycle.
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