IVF treatment at IVF(SG)
IVF treatment is not one standard pathway. Your treatment plan should reflect your medical history, test results, previous treatment where relevant and your individual circumstances.
At IVF(SG), your clinical care is overseen by Dr Yeong, with our nursing and clinic teams supporting you through the practical stages of treatment. We aim to make both the treatment plan and the expected costs clear before you begin.
A consultation does not mean you are committing to IVF. It is an opportunity to understand your circumstances, discuss your options and decide what you would like to do next.
It starts with understanding you
Before treatment begins, Dr Yeong will review the information relevant to your care. This may include your medical and reproductive history, previous fertility investigations or treatment, ultrasound findings, blood tests and semen test results.
Where further assessment is needed, this can be discussed before deciding on the next step.
Your stimulation medication, monitoring and other treatment decisions are then planned according to your circumstances. Not everyone will require exactly the same protocol or follow exactly the same pathway.
Who looks after you during IVF?
IVF involves more than the procedure itself. Different members of the team are involved at different stages of your treatment.
Dr Yeong
Oversees your clinical care, treatment plan and medical decisions throughout your IVF treatment.
Nursing team
Supports treatment coordination, appointments, medication guidance and many of the practical questions that arise during a cycle.
IVF laboratory
Supports fertilisation, embryo culture and the laboratory stages involved in your treatment.
Clinic team
Supports the day-to-day administration and practical arrangements around your care.
What does IVF involve?
In simple terms, IVF involves stimulating the ovaries so that multiple eggs can develop, retrieving the eggs, fertilising them in the laboratory and, where appropriate, transferring an embryo to the uterus.
This page focuses on how IVF treatment is provided at IVF(SG). If you would like a fuller explanation of how IVF works and the different stages involved, visit our IVF explainer.
Fertilisation and embryo development
After egg retrieval, the laboratory stage begins. Eggs and sperm are prepared for fertilisation, and any resulting embryos are monitored as they develop.
The laboratory approach used can vary according to the circumstances of the treatment cycle. Some additional laboratory techniques may be considered where clinically appropriate rather than being required for every patient.
Conventional IVF
Prepared eggs and sperm are brought together in the laboratory to allow fertilisation to occur.
ICSI
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) involves an embryologist injecting a single sperm directly into an egg. It may be considered in particular circumstances.
Additional laboratory techniques
Other techniques may sometimes be discussed depending on the clinical and laboratory circumstances. Your team can explain whether an additional technique is relevant to your treatment and whether it carries an additional cost.
Not every laboratory technique is appropriate or necessary for every IVF cycle. Recommendations should be based on the individual clinical and laboratory circumstances.
Fresh or frozen transfer?
Embryo transfer does not always happen during the same cycle as egg retrieval.
Transfer during the retrieval cycle
Where clinically appropriate, an embryo may be transferred during the same treatment cycle as the egg retrieval.
Transfer in a later cycle
In other circumstances, a suitable embryo may be frozen and transferred during a later cycle. Your doctor will discuss which approach is appropriate for you.
Clear costs before you begin
IVF(SG)'s treatment pricing is structured around the egg retrieval stage and the embryo transfer stage. This helps you understand which part of treatment each package covers and what is included before you begin.
Some specialised investigations, non-standard medications or additional procedures and laboratory services may be charged separately where required.
View treatment costs & inclusionsIVF can involve more than appointments and procedures
Fertility treatment can involve medication, appointments, uncertainty and periods of waiting. Different people also experience treatment differently.
Our team can help you understand what is happening at each stage and where additional support may be useful. Alongside medical treatment, some patients may also choose support for their general physical and emotional wellbeing.
You do not have to decide before speaking to us
Where you start depends on what you already know about your fertility and what you would like help understanding.
Fertility assessment
If you are still trying to understand what may be affecting your fertility, an assessment can provide useful information before you consider treatment.
Explore fertility assessment →Consultation or another perspective
If you already have test results, have previously undergone treatment or have been advised to consider IVF elsewhere, you can speak to Dr Yeong about your circumstances and options.
Book a consultation →Understand the next part
Patient Guide
See what to expect before, during and after your treatment cycle.
View Patient Guide →Treatment costs
See package prices, inclusions and questions to consider when comparing costs.
View costs →IVF success rates
Understand what IVF success-rate figures mean and the factors that can influence outcomes.
Understand success rates →IVF treatment FAQs
Does booking a consultation mean I have to start IVF?
No. A consultation allows you to review your circumstances and discuss possible options. IVF may or may not be the appropriate next step.
Will everyone have the same IVF treatment protocol?
No. Medication, monitoring and treatment decisions can vary according to your medical history, test results and individual circumstances.
Do all IVF cycles use ICSI?
No. The laboratory approach depends on the circumstances of the treatment cycle. Your team can explain which fertilisation method is being recommended and why.
Will my embryo transfer be fresh or frozen?
This depends on your treatment plan and clinical circumstances. Your doctor will discuss whether a fresh transfer during the retrieval cycle or a frozen embryo transfer in a later cycle is appropriate.
