How long is IVF?
The NHS describes a full IVF cycle as typically taking around three to six weeks. A clinic may use a different protocol, and frozen embryo transfer often takes place in a later cycle. Do not treat this as a number of nights you should book abroad.
1. Consultation and preparation
Clinicians review the patient’s history, medical testing, available options, and any necessary partner or donor screening. For international patients, ask who coordinates tests performed outside Colombia and how the results will be reviewed.
2. Medication and monitoring
When using a stimulated own-egg retrieval protocol, the clinic prescribes medications and monitoring. Visits and instructions are individualized. People using donor eggs, frozen embryos, or other treatment protocols may have very different schedules.
3. Egg retrieval and short-term recovery
Egg retrieval is generally performed in a clinical setting, often with sedation. Ask the team about a companion, transportation, symptoms that require urgent medical attention, and when traveling is safe. Some people experience more symptoms or need extra monitoring.
4. Embryology and transfer planning
If embryos are created, the clinician and laboratory will review their development. Fresh transfer, freezing for a future transfer, and other choices depend on clinical circumstances and patient preference. You cannot assign a personal transfer date from a generic website.
5. Follow-up and next steps
Request written instructions about medications, pregnancy testing if applicable, and follow-up care at home. The clinic should have a clear point of contact for questions, complications, or a treatment delay.
What the planner creates
Your personal planner collects an intended starting month, preferred destination, cost allowances, and follow-up questions. It generates a tentative checklist instead of invented medical appointment dates. Use it during consultations to confirm the actual schedule.