Minimal or no stimulation: Minimal doses of hormones or no hormonal stimulation are used to prepare the ovaries. Egg retrieval: Immature eggs are collected from the ovaries using a thin needle, typically under ultrasound guidance. Laboratory maturation: The immature eggs are then placed in a special culture medium in the lab, where they are allowed to mature over 24-48 hours. Fertilization: Once matured, the eggs are fertilized with sperm, either through conventional IVF or Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). Embryo transfer: The resulting embryos are cultured for a few days and then transferred to the woman's uterus.
