1. Ovarian Stimulation: Hormonal medications are administered to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs. 2. Egg Retrieval: Once the eggs are mature, they are retrieved through a minor surgical procedure. 3. Fertilization: The retrieved eggs are fertilized with sperm in the laboratory. 4. Embryo Culture: The fertilized eggs develop into embryos over a few days. 5. Embryo Transfer: One or more embryos are transferred to the woman's uterus.
