Which specialist performs IVF?

IVF involves stimulating the ovaries when appropriate, collecting eggs, combining eggs and sperm in a laboratory, and transferring an embryo. The reproductive medicine specialist assesses you, prescribes and monitors treatment, and oversees procedures such as egg collection and embryo transfer. Embryologists handle laboratory work, while nurses explain medicines and appointments. Other specialists may be involved when a medical condition affects fertility or pregnancy planning.

Start with a consultation at a fertility service led by a reproductive medicine specialist. Bring records from previous investigations, operations, pregnancies and fertility treatments for both partners. Ask who will be available outside appointments, how monitoring results are shared, and which clinician performs each procedure. Tell the team about medicines, allergies and ongoing health conditions before treatment begins.

During IVF, report severe abdominal pain, increasing swelling, breathing difficulty, faintness or heavy bleeding to the clinic promptly. Seek urgent care for collapse, severe breathlessness or intense pain. After egg collection or embryo transfer, use the clinic's emergency contact for fever, worsening pain or symptoms that concern you.

Ask which reproductive medicine specialist will lead your care, who performs egg collection and embryo transfer, what the embryology team does, how medicines are monitored and how unexpected results will be discussed.