In Vitro Fertilization

Alternate Names : Assisted Reproductive Technology, IVF, ART

What happens right after the procedure?

20 to 30 percent of IVF pregnancies result in multiple births. The hormone progesterone is given after egg retrieval until a pregnancy test is negative or sometimes throughout the first trimester. After the embryos have been transplanted, the woman may need to take it easy for a few days, or she may need to stay in bed for several hours to a few days. A blood pregnancy test will be taken 10 to 12 days after the embryos have been transplanted. If blood tests come back positive for pregnancy, a pregnancy ultrasound is scheduled to visualize the fetus and confirm a healthy heartbeat.