1. Ovarian Stimulation: The woman undergoes [ovarian stimulation]() using fertility medications to produce multiple eggs. 2. Egg Retrieval: The eggs are retrieved from the ovaries using a minor surgical procedure. 3. Fertilization: The retrieved eggs are fertilized with sperm in a laboratory to create zygotes. 4. Zygote Transfer: Typically, within 24 hours of fertilization, the zygotes are transferred into the [fallopian tubes]() using laparoscopic surgery.
