IVF Treatment in South East Nigeria
Mother and Child Fountain of Life Specialist Hospital provides specialist-led IVF treatment in Nnewi, Anambra State, for patients from across South East Nigeria. We assess both partners, explain the findings clearly and recommend IVF only when it is clinically appropriate.
Our location in Nnewi is accessible to patients travelling from Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi states. Appointments are planned to reduce unnecessary journeys while keeping ultrasound monitoring and treatment clinically safe.
IVF is the most established form of assisted reproductive technology. It is generally considered when less invasive treatments have not succeeded, or where the clinical picture - blocked fallopian tubes, significant male factor infertility, diminished ovarian reserve - means simpler approaches are unlikely to work.
A cycle runs over roughly two to three weeks. Ovarian stimulation encourages the ovaries to mature several eggs rather than the single egg of a natural cycle. Growth is tracked with ultrasound and hormone measurements. When the follicles reach the right size, eggs are collected under sedation in a short day procedure. Fertilisation happens in the laboratory, embryos are cultured for several days, and one is transferred to the uterus. A pregnancy test follows about two weeks later.
Success depends heavily on age, ovarian reserve, sperm quality and the underlying cause of infertility. We discuss your individual prospects honestly at consultation rather than quoting headline figures, because an average tells you very little about your own chances.
What the process involves
- Consultation and workup - Full history, examination and baseline investigations for both partners.
- Ovarian stimulation - Daily injections over roughly 10–12 days, monitored by ultrasound.
- Egg retrieval - A short day procedure under sedation.
- Fertilisation and culture - Eggs and sperm are combined; embryos are cultured and assessed.
- Embryo transfer - A brief, usually painless procedure requiring no anaesthetic.
- Pregnancy test - Blood test around 12–14 days after transfer.
Common questions
From the start of stimulation to the pregnancy test is usually about four to six weeks, including preparation. The intensive part - stimulation through transfer - is around two to three weeks.
Yes. We welcome patients from Enugu, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi and other parts of Nigeria. Contact the team before travelling so consultations and tests can be coordinated efficiently.
It is performed under sedation, so you should not feel the procedure. Cramping and bloating for a day or two afterwards are common and settle with simple pain relief.
This is decided with you, weighing the chance of pregnancy against the real risks of a multiple pregnancy to both mother and babies. We explain the trade-off clearly before transfer.
Age is the single strongest factor, followed by ovarian reserve, sperm quality and the cause of infertility. We give you a realistic individual assessment at consultation.