Deciding to do IVF likely marks a turning point on your TTC journey. You might be feeling excited—perhaps you’ve been waiting for a diagnosis or some direction on how to improve your odds of conceiving. But you might also be feeling uncertain about the process—and more specifically, how long the process could take. Here, we break down the long and short of an IVF cycle.

Egg retrieval day—it’s a huge milestone. After plenty of injections, ultrasounds and bloodwork this is it. Going into your first egg retrieval can be intimidating. As an IVF nurse who has assisted in these procedures many times, and as an egg donor who has personally had six egg retrievals myself, I‘m here to help ease your worries and answer your questions about egg retrieval day.

If you're undergoing IVF, the embryo transfer is a big day. You're likely feeling nervous and excited—but you might not know what to expect if this is your first one. We asked our team (including patients and a naturopath) to share their experiences on embryo transfer day so you can go into your own with as much information as possible. Everyone's experience will be different, but hopefully reading a few real accounts will help put you at ease as you prepare.

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