IVF & Assisted Reproduction
IVF is not one treatment but a sequence of them, and most of the worry comes from not knowing which step you are on. This section explains the whole programme — from the first scan to the day of transfer — in the order you will actually meet it.
What this covers
Everything the laboratory can do, and when each technique is worth doing. IVF and ICSI, the ways sperm and eggs are selected and stored, genetic testing before transfer, and what happens when a cycle does not work.
52 guides on IVF and assisted reproduction
Written and reviewed over four and a half decades. Nothing here is a summary of somewhere else — these are Dr. Layyous’s own articles.
Treatments and procedures 6
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): IVF, ICSI & IUI Explained
- ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection): How It Works, Who Needs It…
- In Vitro Fertilization - I.V.F
- Physiological ICSI (PICSI): A Smarter Way to Select Healthy Sperm for…
- Piezo-ICSI: A Gentler Injection Technique to Help Protect Egg Health…
- ROSI (Round Spermatid Injection): A Hope for Men with Severe Male…
In the laboratory 7
- Blastocyst Culture: Day 5 Embryo Transfer Explained
- Embryo Grading Explained: What Your Embryo Scores Really Mean
- Fresh vs Frozen Embryo Transfer in IVF: Which Option Is Right for You?
- Inside the IVF Laboratory: A Look at How Embryos Are Cared For
- Micro-TESE: Microsurgical Testicular Sperm Extraction for…
- Microfluidic Sperm Sorting (MFSSI): A Gentler Way to Select Healthy…
- Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD): Embryo Biopsy, Uses & How It…
Before and after your cycle 8
- After Embryo Transfer: What to Do (and Avoid) During Your IVF Waiting…
- Bed Rest After Embryo Transfer: Is It Helpful or Harmful?
- Egg Retrieval Preparation: A Patient Guide to What to Do Before Your…
- Gender Selection Explained: How Sex Selection Before Pregnancy Works
- IVF Symptoms Explained: What to Expect at Each Stage of Treatment
- Oocyte Maturation and Sperm Preparation for ICSI: A Visual Guide
- Pregnancy Symptoms After Embryo Transfer and When to Take the Pregnancy…
- Preparing for IVF: A Step-by-Step Guide for Patients
Success rates and setbacks 18
- Assisted Hatching in IVF: Helping Embryos Implant Successfully
- Common Mistakes That Can Affect IVF Success — And How to Avoid Them
- Common Mistakes That Can Reduce the Chances of Pregnancy After IVF
- Coping with IVF Failure: Emotional Support and Next Steps
- Egg Quality and Fertility: What Every Woman Should Know
- Embryo Glue in IVF: Can It Improve Embryo Implantation?
- How Modern Fertility Labs Help Improve IVF Success
- ICSI success factors after 40
- Improving Egg Quality Before IVF and ICSI: Lifestyle Tips and…
- Improving the Uterine Lining Before Embryo Transfer: PRP, Growth…
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI): Success Rates, Risks, and How It Works
- IVF After 40: Understanding Your Chances with Late Motherhood
- IVF and ICSI Failure: Understanding Failed Embryo Implantation and Ways…
- IVF, ICSI, TESA/TESE & IUI Success Rates at Dr. Layyous IVF Center
- Male Age and Sperm Quality: How They Affect IVF Success
- Oocyte Activation After ICSI: A Solution for Fertilization Failure
- Repeated Implantation Failure Causes And Treatment
- Sperm Preparation for IUI: How New Lab Techniques May Improve Your…
Understanding the options 6
- Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation): A Guide to Preserving Your…
- Freezing Embryos, Eggs & Sperm in IVF — and Understanding OHSS: A…
- IMSI Sperm Selection: Advanced ICSI Technology for Male Infertility
- IVF FAQs: Your Questions About In Vitro Fertilization Answered
- IVF Myths vs Facts: What Patients Should Really Know
- The Art of IVF: How Personalized Care Brings Hope to Couples Facing…
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The finest doctor in Jordan — may God bless him and his whole medical team. A doctor in every sense of the word. I advise anyone planning a pregnancy to visit Dr. Najeeb Layyous. His manner is wonderful, always smiling, with the highest ethics; he gives every patient her due, and the patient’s comfort matters most to him. We had been to many doctors and none understood and treated my case except him. Special thanks to him and the whole team, and to Dina in particular — a lovely person. I recommend anyone considering IVF or pregnancy to visit his clinic.
IVF — common questions
How long does one IVF cycle take?
From the start of stimulation to the pregnancy test is usually four to six weeks. Preparation and tests beforehand may add several weeks, and Dr. Layyous will map the dates out with you at the first consultation.
Is IVF painful?
Most of the process is injections and scans rather than surgery. Egg collection is done under sedation, and discomfort afterwards is usually mild and short-lived. Tell the team if anything feels worse than expected.
What is the difference between IVF and ICSI?
In IVF, eggs and sperm are placed together and fertilisation happens on its own. In ICSI, a single sperm is injected directly into each egg. ICSI is usually chosen where sperm numbers or movement are low, or where a previous cycle fertilised poorly.
How many embryos will be transferred?
That depends on your age, embryo quality and history. Transferring fewer embryos lowers the chance of a twin pregnancy, which carries higher risks for mother and babies. It is a decision made together, not a fixed rule.
Do I need bed rest after embryo transfer?
No. The evidence does not support it, and lying still for days does not improve the chance of implantation. Normal daily activity is fine — the clinic will tell you the few things worth avoiding.
What happens if a cycle does not work?
A failed cycle is information. The response to stimulation, the fertilisation rate and the embryo quality all point towards what to change next time — a different protocol, further testing, or a different technique.
Have a question about IVF and assisted reproduction?
Message Dr. Layyous directly. Most questions are quicker to answer than to worry about.