Now enrolling a limited first group in New York

IVF, the way it was first imagined.

The very first IVF baby, in 1978, came from one natural cycle: no fertility drugs, one egg. Now science has come full circle. With IVM, your eggs finish growing in an expert lab instead of your body. For many women, that means far fewer shots, far fewer appointments, and most of your care from your own couch.

Free and private. About 10 minutes. A physician reads every answer.

Medical care by New Hope Fertility Center, NYC Most care from home One trip to New York Answers day and night
Does this sound familiar?

You want a baby. You just don't want IVF to take over your life.

"All those shots..."The thought of weeks of daily injections is the part you dread most.
"I can't keep missing work."Early-morning monitoring visits every few days just don't fit your job or your family.
"I have PCOS."You have been warned that fertility drugs can make your ovaries overreact.
"The nearest clinic is hours away."Living far from a fertility specialist has kept you waiting.
A lighter way, rediscovered

IVF started simple. Then it got heavy. Now it can be simple again.

1978

The world's first IVF baby is born from a natural cycle. No fertility drugs. One egg.

The decades after

IVF adds weeks of hormone shots, frequent scans and blood tests, and a clinic you visit again and again.

Today

IVM lets eggs finish growing in the lab, and smart technology lets most of your care happen from home.

Two breakthroughs, one path

Expert science in one lab. Everything else, closer to you.

The science

IVM: your eggs finish growing in the lab

Instead of weeks of hormones to ripen eggs inside your body, eggs are collected earlier and matured by the embryology team at New Hope Fertility Center in New York.

  • Far fewer shots
  • Far fewer monitoring visits
  • Designed to lower the risk of ovarian overreaction
The care

A care team that is there when you are

FertNetwork runs everything around your treatment, so you are never left waiting for a callback.

  • Questions answered day and night by Lina, your care guide
  • Records, forms and scheduling handled for you
  • Real people oversee it all, and your physician makes every medical decision
How it works

Your journey, one simple step at a time.

1

Tell us about you From home

Answer a few questions online, about 10 minutes. Or chat with Lina, our care guide, any time of day.

2

Meet your physician by video From home

A New Hope Fertility Center physician talks through your story and goals. Together you decide whether IVM is right for you.

3

A couple of simple tests Near home

If you need a blood test or an ultrasound, we help you set it up close to where you live.

4

Your trip to New York In New York

A short egg retrieval at New Hope Fertility Center. Some people need a second trip, and we plan every visit with you.

5

Your embryos, safely frozen In the lab

Your eggs are matured, fertilized and grown in the lab, and every embryo is frozen so your body can rest.

6

Your transfer, when you are ready NY or near home

Your frozen embryo transfer happens in New York or at an approved partner clinic closer to home.

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Could this be you?

IVM is often a great match for women who:

  • Are between about 18 and 35
  • Have PCOS, or have been told they have plenty of eggs
  • Want fewer shots and fewer appointments
  • Have been worried about their ovaries overreacting to fertility drugs
  • Live far from a fertility specialist
  • Can make a trip to New York for the retrieval
Our promise to be honest with you. IVM is not the right choice for everyone, and traditional IVF is sometimes the better path. Your physician will always tell you which option fits you best, and no one can promise a pregnancy, so we never will.

"You should not have to put your life on hold to start a family."

The idea behind FertNetwork

Your questions, answered simply

What people usually ask us

Is IVM really IVF?

Yes. IVM is a type of IVF. The big difference is that your eggs finish growing in the lab instead of in your body, which usually means far fewer shots and far fewer visits.

Who provides my medical care?

All medical and laboratory care is provided by New Hope Fertility Center in New York and its physicians and embryologists. FertNetwork coordinates everything around your care: your questions, forms, records, scheduling and follow-up.

Will I need any shots or medication?

Far fewer than traditional IVF. Your physician will explain exactly what, if anything, your plan includes before you start.

How many times do I have to travel?

Plan on one trip to New York for the egg retrieval. Some people need a second one. Everything else happens from home, and your transfer can be in New York or at a partner clinic closer to you.

Why are the embryos frozen?

Your eggs need a few days in the lab to finish growing and become embryos, so every embryo is frozen and the transfer happens later. It also gives your body time to rest.

Do I need tests before I start?

No. You can start the questionnaire today. If you need a blood test or ultrasound, we help you arrange it near home.

How much does it cost?

Before you commit to anything, you get the full price in writing, with exactly what it includes and anything that is separate. No surprises.

Can I do this if I don't live in New York?

We are starting with a small first group and adding more states step by step. Tell us where you live, and if care is not available in your state yet, we will save your spot and let you know as soon as it is.

Take the first step

Find out if IVM could be right for you.

It's free, private, and takes about 10 minutes. A physician reads every answer, and if a video visit makes sense, we'll set one up with you.

Rather talk to a person first? Call (917) 912-6555, or tap the chat button to talk with Lina.

FertNetwork is a patient coordination network and does not provide medical care. All clinical and laboratory services are provided by New Hope Fertility Center, New York, and its licensed physicians and embryologists. IVM is not right for everyone. A licensed physician decides whether IVM is appropriate for each patient. Pregnancy and live birth are not guaranteed. Care is available only in states where a New Hope Fertility Center physician can practice. This page is general information, not medical advice. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.