1. Ovarian Stimulation: The woman undergoes hormonal injections to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs. 2. Egg Retrieval: Mature eggs are collected from the ovaries using a minor surgical procedure. 3. Sperm Collection: Sperm is collected from the male partner or a donor. 4. Sperm Injection: A single sperm is injected directly into each mature egg using a fine needle under a microscope. 5. Embryo Culture: The fertilized eggs (embryos) are cultured in a laboratory for several days. 6. Embryo Transfer: One or more embryos are transferred to the woman's uterus.
