What is Natuvitro Laboratory Procedure?
Natural Cycle in vitro fertilisation (IVF) is an advanced alternative to conventional intrauterine insemination (IUI).
It can be done in subsequent cycles without your body needing rest in between so you can make the most of the time you have. At time of ovulation, we aspirate one natural egg in a simple procedure that doesn’t require anaesthesia. This egg is then fertilised in the lab and after a few days of culture, the embryo is placed into your uterus in the same cycle.
Is Natuvitro Laboratory Procedure
the right treatment for me?
Yes. And we have the success rates to prove it. You can definitely benefit from IVF in Natural Cycle if you:
- Are younger than 35*.
- Have mild fertility challenges but don’t want high-dose hormonal stimulation.
- Are at high risk of developing +Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome (OHSS).
- Are challenged by a history of hormone-sensitive cancer or a strong family history of
cancer.
What does treatment cost?
FROZEN EMBRYO TRANSFER
Dedicated Patient Assistant
Monitoring
IVF Witness Security
Endometrium Preparation
1 single frozen blastocyst transfer
Pregnancy test at NatuVitro
8th Week monitoring at NatuVitro
Does not include:
Mandatory blood tests required by law
Total cost €1,850
IVF WITH FROZEN OOCYTES
Dedicated Patient Assistant
Monitoring
IVF Witness Security
Egg thawing
ICSI or conventional fertilization
Blastocyst stage culture of the embryo
Endometrium Preparation
Frozen blastocyst transfer
Pregnancy test at NatuVitro
8th Week monitoring at NatuVitro
Does not include:
Mandatory blood tests required by law
(If needed) Genetic Testing
Embryo freezing +€600
Total cost €3,490
EMBRYO VITRIFICATION
IVF Witness Security
Blastocyst stage culture of the embryo
Does not include:
Mandatory blood tests required by law
Yearly maintenance: €300
Total cost €600
SPERM SAMPLE FREEZING
IVF Witness Security
Sperm preparation
Does not include:
Mandatory blood tests required by law
Yearly maintenance: €300
Total cost €300
Success Rates
NatuVitro’s Natural Cycle IVF success rate per transfer is significantly higher than that of conventional IVF.
The innovative work we do around Natural Cycle IVF has earned us the honour of being the Reference Clinic of Choice in Europe
The success rate of one stimulated IVF cycle is the equivalent of a maximum of 3 natural IVF cycles. This is not to say you will need 3 natural cycles to conceive, if you are young and healthy, you may get lucky on your first attempt.
* Natural Cycle IVF can be recommended if you are older than 35, depending on your overall health and circumstances. Please contact us to talk about your options.
Common Questions
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How long does the Natural Cycle IVF process take?
The entire process is based on your menstrual cycle and takes around 10 to 14 days. Given its less invasive nature, you can expect fewer injections, blood tests and scans. All of which means less stress for you.
Egg retrieval without anaesthesia sounds terrifying, is it painful?
No. The procedure is performed by a highly-skilled and experienced fertility doctor using very fine instruments. According to a survey conducted in Bern, 80% of women stated the puncture was no worse than having blood drawn. In over 3 000 cycles conducted in Bern, not a single patient had to halt the retrieval because of pain. After the puncture, which takes about 2 minutes, our patients may go home or even return to work.
Where are my embryos stored and how long are they stored?
For Natural Cycle IVF we typically do fresh transfers. If, however, there is a surplus of embryos, we can store them for you for as long as you want. More importantly, we know how important preserving eggs, sperm and embryos is, which is why we have state-of-the-art secure-access rooms with sensors and alarms that are monitored around the clock.
What happens after my Natural Cycle IVF treatment?
You can go home or even straight back to work, it’s entirely up to you. We will ask you to come in for a pregnancy test in two weeks’ time.
Treatment Options
Artificial Insemination in Natural Cycle
Artificial Insemination (AI) – also known as Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) – is when healthy washed sperm is introduced directly inside the uterus when you are ovulating. This greatly improves your chances of conceiving without having sexual intercourse.
Natural Cycle IVF
Natural Cycle in vitro fertilisation (IVF) is an advanced alternative to conventional intrauterine insemination (IUI). It can be done in subsequent cycles without your body needing rest in between so you can make the most of the time you have. At the time of ovulation, we aspirate one natural egg in a simple procedure that doesn’t require anaesthesia.
Natural Reciprocal IVF
Reciprocal in vitro fertilisation (IVF) in Natural Cycle, or Natural Reception of Oocytes from the Partner (ROPA), enables a woman to carry the fertilized egg of her female partner. The genetic mother is typically younger than 35 and has had no fertility issues, while the mother carrying the baby can be up to age 50.
Mild IVF treatment
Mild in vitro fertilisation (IVF), also known as mini IVF, is our advanced alternative to conventional IVF. It is a good treatment to explore if you are under 45, have a low or very Low Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis or other similar reproductive obstacles, and have been told that you can no longer use your own eggs in traditional infertility treatments.
IVF with Egg Donation
The desire to experience the joy of pregnancy and the bond that forms between a mother and her child during pregnancy is powerful and natural. If you have exhausted all other fertility treatment options with your own eggs – including Mild IVF – our IVF with Egg Donation treatment could help you become a mother with the help of an egg donor.
Ferti Freeze
Ferti Freeze, also known as Female Fertility Preservation, Social Egg Freezing or Oocyte Cryopreservation, is a technique used to preserve your current fertility by retrieving your eggs in their current healthy and quality condition. Your eggs are frozen (vitrified) and safely stored for when the time is right for you.