Online Course: IVF: Everything you need to know
IVF: Everything You Need to Know is an expert-led online course designed to help individuals and couples understand how in vitro fertilization works, step by step.
Through clear explanations and real-world perspectives from fertility specialists, the course explores the medical, practical, and emotional aspects of IVF, from the first consultation to embryo transfer and beyond.
It is created to support learning and reflection at the research and treatment stage, without replacing medical advice or personalized care.
To listen to this course, check Family By Choice membership, or download the Family By Choice Learning Platform app.
What to expect in this online IVF course?
Knowledge level needed
Beginner
Duration
84 min
Lessons
15
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish, Serbian and Croatian
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for individuals and couples who are considering IVF or are already in the early stages of treatment and want a clear, structured understanding of the process before making decisions.
It is especially helpful if:
- You are exploring IVF as a treatment option and want to understand how it works from start to finish
- You feel overwhelmed by medical terminology, protocols, and different clinic approaches
- You want clarity on success rates, risks, and key decision points throughout the process
- You are preparing for your first IVF cycle and want to feel more informed and confident
- You prefer to learn in a calm, non-judgmental, non-sales environment
- You want to understand both the medical and emotional aspects of IVF, not just the procedures
What's Included in Every Course
Video Lessons
Clear, compassionate instruction broken into digestible modules you can complete at your own pace.
Private Community Access
Connect with thousands of intended parents in our safe, moderated online community. Share experiences, ask questions, and find your support village.
Practical Worksheets & Checklists
Downloadable tools like budget planners, clinic comparison sheets, general legal considerations, and meal-planning ideas that help make complex decisions simpler.
Resource Library
Access educational templates, sample documents, informational provider directories, and continuously updated resources as laws and best practices evolve.
Expert Q&A Sessions
Monthly live sessions with fertility doctors, lawyers, and consultants where you can ask general questions and learn from expert perspectives.
Lifetime Updates
When courses are updated with new information, you get access automatically. Your membership grows as we grow.
IVF: Everything You Need to Know Course Lessons
1. What Is IVF?
This lesson introduces the basics of in vitro fertilization and explains how it differs from natural conception and other fertility treatments. You’ll learn who IVF is commonly recommended for, what the key stages of an IVF cycle look like, and how the process is generally structured from a medical perspective.
2. The Steps and Decisions in the IVF Process
This lesson breaks down the IVF journey into clear stages, from the initial consultation to the pregnancy test. You’ll learn what typically happens at each step, what decisions patients are often asked to make, how long the process may take, and which professionals are involved in your care.
3. Understanding Success Rates in IVF
This lesson explains how IVF success rates are measured and what factors influence outcomes. You’ll learn how age, medical history, and clinic practices may affect success, and what to consider when evaluating different clinics or treatment approaches.
4. Ovarian Stimulation Protocols
This lesson explores how ovarian stimulation works and why it is a key part of IVF. You’ll learn about different stimulation protocols, how doctors choose between them, and what side effects or risks may be associated with treatment.
5. Conventional Insemination or ICSI
This lesson explains the difference between conventional IVF and ICSI. You’ll learn when ICSI may be recommended, how it is performed, and what factors influence the choice between these two fertilization methods.
6. Growing Embryos: Cleavage vs Blastocyst Stage
This lesson explains how embryos develop in the lab and the difference between day 3 (cleavage) and day 5 (blastocyst) embryos. You’ll learn why clinics may prefer one stage over another and what factors influence embryo development.
7. Understanding Embryo Banking
This lesson explores the concept of embryo banking and why some patients may choose to complete multiple egg retrievals before transfer. You’ll learn how this approach relates to age, genetic testing, and overall treatment strategy.
8. Which Embryos to Transfer
This lesson explains how embryo quality is assessed and what grading systems mean. You’ll learn how clinics typically decide which embryo to transfer and what information grading can and cannot provide.
9. Transferring Fresh or Frozen Embryos
This lesson explores the difference between fresh and frozen embryo transfers. You’ll learn when a “freeze-all” approach may be used, how frozen embryo transfers are performed, and how outcomes may compare.
10. How Many Embryos to Transfer
This lesson examines how clinics determine the number of embryos to transfer. You’ll learn about the balance between increasing chances of success and reducing the risk of multiple pregnancies, as well as what international guidelines generally recommend.
11. Endometrial Receptivity Testing
This lesson introduces ERA testing and how it is used to evaluate the timing of embryo transfer. You’ll learn who may be considered for this type of testing and what is currently understood about its role in IVF outcomes.
12. The Importance of the IVF Laboratory
This lesson explains why the laboratory plays a critical role in IVF success. You’ll learn what defines a high-quality IVF lab, what technologies and conditions matter most, and what patients may consider when evaluating clinic standards.
13. Risks of IVF
This lesson explores the medical, emotional, and practical risks associated with IVF. You’ll learn about conditions such as OHSS, the possibility of multiple pregnancies, and the emotional impact of treatment cycles.
14. After Embryo Transfer
This lesson explains what typically happens after embryo transfer and during the two-week wait. You’ll learn when pregnancy testing usually takes place, what symptoms may or may not indicate, and how patients often approach this period emotionally.
15. Support for IVF Patients
This lesson focuses on the emotional and practical support available during IVF. You’ll learn what patients commonly experience throughout treatment, what support systems may help, and how lifestyle and daily routines are often approached during this time.
Speakers in this course
Sanja Jovanovic
The visionary Co-founder and director of Family By Choice, Fertility Advocate & IVF Entrepreneur
Anastasiia Zahrebeleska
MD – Obstetrician-Gynecologist & Infertility Specialist, Lita Clinic
Compassionate reproductive medicine specialist providing care to individuals and couples facing complex infertility and assisted reproduction challenges.
Eunice Zavala Chaparro
MD – Obstetrician-Gynecologist & Infertility Specialist, Mother and Child Clinic
Experienced gynecologist and IVF specialist providing advanced reproductive treatments and personalized medical care to patients facing infertility.
Martin Muderka
MD, PhD – Gynecologist & Reproductive Medicine Specialist, ReproGenesis clinic
Gynecologist and reproductive medicine specialist with clinical and academic expertise in infertility, cervical disease, and advanced prenatal screening.
Cassie Destino
Certified Fertility Doula
Choose Your Membership Level
We offer flexible membership plans to fit every stage of your journey:
Monthly
15% DISCOUNT
79 EUR / monthly
- Perfect for those just beginning to explore options!
6 Months
15% DISCOUNT
399 EUR / 6 months
- Ideal for families who already started their journey!
12 Months
20% DISCOUNT
759 EUR / yearly
- Great for those preparing for long-term learning and exploring multiple family-building pathways.
Who is Family By Choice?
Family By Choice is an international education platform offering expert-led courses for people exploring fertility and family-building options, including IVF, donor conception, and surrogacy.
The platform is designed to help intended parents understand complex medical, legal, and emotional topics through structured, educational content.
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