Sample IVF Cycle Schedule at Malpani Infertility Clinic We use a simplified protocol for superovulation, which minimises your cost; number of injections ; and stress levels (  since we do not measure blood levels of hormones ); and ensures a high pregnancy rate.
January February March April May June July August September October November December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2002 2003 2004 2005		Enter Day 1 - the start of the menstrual period.
First menstrual period		Date the cycle starts (day 1). Start Buserelin, 0.5 ml sc daily; along with baby aspirin and folic acid
Day 3 Scan		Vaginal ultrasound scan to rule out ovarian cysts. If there is a large cyst, we may need to aspirate it. We also do an antral follicle count to assess ovarian reserve
Start HMG injections ( Day 3)		Start HMG ( Menogon) injections. The dose needs to be individualised. The standard dose is 225 IU daily ( 3 ampuoles).  Buserelin continues.
Start ultrasound scans ( Day 10)		Ultrasound to measure number and size of follicles in ovaries. Done every alternate day from Day 10 onwards
HCG Shot		Once follicles have matured, we time the hCG shot and plan retrieval.
Egg Retrieval		Egg retrieval performed approximately 36 hours after hCG shot. Start daily use of progynova and uterogestan for luteal phase support .
Embryo Transfer...or		Standard embryo transfer followed by 24 hours of rest.
Blastocyst transfer		If elected, wait until day-5 embryo development followed by 24 hours of rest.
First Beta HCG Test		Clinic blood test to measure hCG level.
Second Beta HCG Test		Check HCG level rise to confirm viable pregnancy .
Home Pregnancy Test		The earliest date one should try a home pregnancy test.
First Ultrasound		Ultrasound confirmation if second beta indicates positive result.
Expected Due Date		Happy Birthday !
Note:  Most cycles will vary in actual timelines based on your response to meds and actual menstrual period cycles.