What is Virtual IVF?

Well lets start with what is IVF - very simply In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a fertility treatment that involves fertilizing an egg with sperm outside of the body and then implanting the resulting embryo into the uterus lining. IVF is often seen as a 'lifeline' to women and couples who are struggling to conceive. It can be an emotional and financial rollercoaster. In the UK your post code will dictate if you qualify for NHS funded treatments and how many cycles you can receive. Fertility clinics are also able to set their own costs and it could be 2 or 3 times more expensive depending on your clinic. The average cycle with your own eggs, without medications - just basic IVF techniques, visits and scans can cost between £4,000 to £6,000 per cycle and can double in cost if you require egg donation.

Whilst science has taken great leaps forward IVF still does not guarantee success and often more than one cycle of IVF is needed. In 2019 just 32% of IVF treaments resulted in a live birth for women aged under 35 with an average of 3 IVF cycles. It can also be hard to compare success rates of different clinics because of the way they display their statistics. IVF clinics recommend optional extras which HFEA believes there is not enough evidence to prove the effectiveness of certain treatment add on's. (Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority - since 1990, UK's independent regulator of fertility treatment and research using human embryos).

So why is this important to know? Over the years I see women and couples that are ready to give up, burnt out through the process and feeling like their sanity is in tatters. The Virtual IVF is a culmination of 14 years' experience - It is NOT physical or medical interventions but psychological and emotional therapies that help to transform the mind body connection, supporting you on your journey to parenthood. If you need IVF then why not use every available method to optimise your chances of successful.​

Virtual IVF can be used as part of your preparation or in conjunction with your current IVF medical treatments. Women and couples undergoing fertility treatment often experience stress, anxiety, physical discomfort and many other whelming emotional thoughts. By taking part in The Virtual IVF it will help you feel more confident and in control of the whole process, as well as promoting feelings of hope and optimism.