Unlike traditional IVF, where women are given hormone injections to stimulate the ovaries to release mature eggs, IVM allows us to collect eggs at an earlier stage of development. These eggs are then matured outside the body in a controlled laboratory environment. Once matured, they can be fertilised with sperm and grown into embryos for transfer into the uterus.
IVM offers a more natural approach with fewer medications, making it suitable for women who are sensitive to hormones or have conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
IVM involves fewer steps than conventional IVF. The treatment begins without the need for heavy hormone stimulation. A short course of minimal or no fertility drugs may be given to lightly stimulate the ovaries. Immature eggs are then collected through a short procedure under ultrasound guidance.
Once retrieved, these eggs are placed in a nutrient-rich culture medium in the laboratory, where they are monitored as they mature over 24-48 hours. Once the eggs are mature, they are fertilised using IVF or ICSI, and the resulting embryos are cultured for transfer.
Embryo transfer takes place a few days later, just as in traditional IVF. Remaining embryos can be frozen for future use.
Fertility Doctors in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Maharashtra
At KIMS Fertility IVF Centre, we understand that one approach does not fit all. Our team includes some of the best fertility doctors who assess each case individually. We offer IVM to patients who will benefit most- especially those with PCOS or other hormone-sensitive conditions.
Our laboratory facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to support delicate procedures like IVM. We provide a supportive and transparent treatment environment, ensuring you understand every step. KIMS Fertility IVF Centre is known not just for its success rates, but also for its commitment to responsible and patient-centred care.
By using IVM, we can avoid excessive hormone use while still enabling embryo creation for immediate use or future preservation.
