In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most popular fertilization treatments available today. Advances in technology coupled with the effect of modern lifestyle on female fertility continue to be the major driving factors of IVF in the current scenario. After failing to conceive naturally, women turn to IVF to pursue their dreams of having a child of their own. However, one of the most frequent questions that patients ask us at SaiShree IVF is the magnitude of pain they are likely to experience during an IVF cycle.

SaiShree IVF is a renowned hospital for IVF treatment in Pune. We have the best IVF specialists in our team who strive hard to ensure our patients receive the best IVF treatment. Moreover, our focus is to adopt the advanced IVF techniques efficiently. We are one of the leading IVF centers in Pune due to our dedication, expertise in the field, and rich experience in the industry.





As mentioned previously, one of the main questions that patients ask us is about the pain they are likely to experience in an IVF cycle. This article will focus on the various stages of IVF and offer an in-depth insight of the same.

Stage 1-

The initial stages of an IVF treatment involve needles and injections for the development of an egg. Thus, patients are naturally anticipating a huge amount of pain. The process is performed using needles that have small bores or the advanced pen devices that can be injected. Most women are highly anxious and dread the first injection. However, when the initial anxiety subsides, a majority of the women have reported a negligible amount of pain.

Stage 2-

Patients are likely to experience some amount of pain when the eggs begin to develop causing the ovaries to expand. The expanding ovaries cause pain in the lower abdomen and bloating. However, it is important to note that the pain is usually present in circumstances in which a large number of eggs begin to develop and stimulate the ovaries more than usual. Doctors intervene at this stage to restrict the number of eggs that are growing and customize the treatment. A majority of the women are likely to be uncomfortable at the stage although an advanced and a well-regulated stimulation process causes no real pain.

Stage 3-

This stage is the process of retrieval of the eggs. At this stage, women anticipate a huge amount of pain as the eggs are removed after the ovaries are pierced. However, there is no pain as the anesthesia is used to perform this procedure. Our team of highly experienced infertility specialists will offer guidance and assess your condition to understand if you are fit for an anesthesia or not.

Stage 4-

Another doubt most women have is about pain while transferring the embryo. Once the eggs are retrieved, after three to five days the embryos are placed back into the uterus. The process of transferring the embryo involves less amount of pain. However, patients may experience discomfort when the vaginal speculum is inserted. Once the embryos are transferred, progesterone will start, and it involves gels, injections, or suppositories. The progesterone injections are oil-based and the needles have larger bores. Hence, some patients may experience pain that is bearable for a few. However, patients who are not able to tolerate the pain, tablets and vaginal gels are likely to soothe the pain.





In a nutshell. some stages of an IVF treatment may be slightly painful. However, on the whole, the entire process is painless and fairly comfortable. SaiShree IVF is one of the best IVF centers in Pune. State-of-the-art medical facilities coupled with a team of highly qualified fertility experts have gradually established SaiShree IVF as one of the best IVF specialists in Pune.