IVF (Test Tube Baby) in Faisalabad: Process, Success Rates, and Cost
MBBS (Gold Medalist), FCPS (Gynae & Obs) · Last reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
In vitro fertilization (IVF), commonly known as test tube baby treatment, is the most effective assisted reproductive technology available today. It has given millions of couples worldwide the chance to become parents.
If other treatments have not worked, or if your condition requires IVF as the first line approach, hope is not lost. best gynecologist in Faisalabad provides IVF consultation and fertility management in Faisalabad.
What Is IVF and How Does It Work?
IVF involves retrieving eggs from the ovaries, fertilizing them with sperm in a laboratory, and transferring the resulting embryo into the uterus. The process bypasses many of the natural barriers to conception.
The word "test tube baby" comes from the early days of IVF, though fertilization actually happens in a petri dish, not a test tube. The technology has advanced dramatically since the first IVF baby was born in 1978.
The IVF Process Step by Step
Ovarian stimulation uses injectable hormones for 8 to 12 days to produce multiple eggs. Regular ultrasounds and blood tests monitor your response. The goal is to retrieve several mature eggs.
Egg retrieval is a short procedure done under sedation. A needle guided by ultrasound collects eggs from the ovarian follicles. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Fertilization happens in the lab on the same day. Sperm are combined with eggs, or a single sperm is injected into each egg (ICSI) if male factor issues exist.
Embryo culture lasts three to five days. The embryologist selects the highest quality embryo for transfer. Extra embryos can be frozen for future use.
Embryo transfer places one or two embryos into the uterus through a thin catheter. The procedure is painless and takes just minutes. A pregnancy test follows about two weeks later.
IVF Success Rates
Success depends heavily on age. Women under 35 have per cycle success rates of 40 to 50 percent. This decreases to about 20 to 30 percent for women aged 38 to 40 and further for older women.
Other factors include the cause of infertility, embryo quality, uterine health, and the clinic's expertise. Cumulative success over multiple cycles is higher than any single attempt.
IVF Cost in Faisalabad
IVF cost in Faisalabad ranges from PKR 300,000 to PKR 800,000 per cycle. This includes medications, monitoring, egg retrieval, laboratory work, and embryo transfer.
Additional costs may include ICSI, embryo freezing, and frozen embryo transfer cycles. IVF cost in Pakistan is a fraction of what it costs in Europe, the US, or the Gulf states, making it accessible to more families.
book an appointment at Saahil Hospital or Anmol Hospital for a fertility evaluation. contact Dr. Abeera Ali to discuss whether IVF is the right path for you.
Medical disclaimer: This content is for information only and is reviewed by Dr. Abeera Ali; it is not a substitute for consultation.
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