In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)

At Harley Street Fertility Centre Mauritius, we help you understand how IVF works, what the risks are and whether it’s the right treatment for you.

The IVF process involves stimulating the ovaries to produce multiple eggs, which are then fertilised with sperm in the lab. The resulting embryo(s), usually one or two, are placed in the uterus to maximise the chances of pregnancy.

Planning Your IVF Cycle

Once IVF is recommended for you, we’ll help plan your cycle based on your schedule. You’ll be invited to the clinic for a free consultation to discuss timelines, medications, and next steps.

Ovarian Stimulation

You’ll begin with medication to temporarily suppress the ovaries, followed by hormone injections to stimulate egg production. Regular ultrasound scans will monitor your response. If needed, adjustments will be made.

Egg Collection

Around 12–15 days after starting stimulation, egg retrieval is scheduled. You’ll receive a final injection (HCG) to mature the eggs. The egg retrieval procedure is done under anaesthesia at Clinique Darné, using ultrasound-guided aspiration.

Sperm Collection

The male partner is asked to produce the semen sample at the fertility centre on the same day as egg retrieval.

Fertilisation & Embryo Development

Collected eggs are mixed with sperm in our lab. Our team will keep you updated daily.
We freeze all embryos on day 5 post egg retrieval at the Blastocyst stage and transfer 1 or 2 frozen embryos in subsequent cycles.

Embryo Transfer & Aftercare

Take things easy and drink two litres of water per day. You can return to normal activities two days post-embryo transfer. Medication will be provided during this time to maximise your chances.

Pregnancy Test & Results

You will be given instructions when to visit the Centre for your pregnancy test. If positive, we’ll schedule further tests and scans. If not, we offer support and explore next steps with you at a free follow-up consultation. Remember, we’re all in this together!

Embryo Freezing

All embryos of good quality are frozen for future use. They do not deteriorate with time. Frozen embryo transfer (FET) avoids further stimulation and egg retrieval, making it a simpler, more cost-effective option for future conceptions.