Before starting IVF treatment, fertility testing helps the medical team assess whether a patient can proceed with treatment using her own eggs. At Team Miracle Cyprus IVF Centre, patients using their own eggs are required to complete specific fertility tests before treatment begins.
The required testing includes hormone blood tests and a trans-vaginal ultrasound scan for antral follicle count (AFC). The results are reviewed by the patient coordinator and the clinic’s doctors before treatment dates are confirmed.
What Tests Are Needed Before IVF?
For patients planning IVF treatment using their own eggs, Team Miracle Cyprus IVF Centre requires:
- FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)
- LH (Luteinising Hormone)
- AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone)
- TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)
- E2 (Estradiol)
- Prolactin
- Trans-vaginal Antral Follicle Count (AFC) through an ultrasound scan
These tests form part of the fertility assessment required before proceeding with IVF using your own eggs.
When Should IVF Fertility Tests Be Done?
The hormone blood tests should be carried out between days 2 and 4 of your menstrual period.
Team Miracle Cyprus IVF Centre also states that fertility test results should be no older than six months, based on the date you are planning to travel to North Cyprus for treatment.
If you are arranging the tests before travelling, the results should be sent to your assigned patient coordinator. The coordinator will consult the clinic’s doctors regarding whether you can proceed with treatment using your own eggs.
Who Needs These Tests?
These specific pre-treatment fertility tests apply to patients who intend to undergo IVF using their own eggs.
Patients considering egg donation follow a different treatment pathway. Team Miracle Cyprus IVF Centre has a separate egg donation programme, where donor eggs are used instead of the patient’s own eggs.
Your patient coordinator can explain which testing and preparation are required for your chosen treatment.
What Is an Antral Follicle Count?
An Antral Follicle Count (AFC) is performed using a trans-vaginal ultrasound scan. Team Miracle Cyprus IVF Centre lists this scan as part of the fertility testing required before IVF treatment using your own eggs.
The scan can be carried out by your family doctor or a private fertility clinic near where you live. The clinic also states that patients can have the necessary tests performed at Team Miracle Cyprus IVF Centre itself.
Can the Tests Be Completed Before Travelling to Cyprus?
Yes. Patients do not necessarily have to wait until they arrive at Team Miracle Cyprus IVF Centre to complete their pre-treatment testing.
The clinic states that the required fertility tests can be arranged before travelling, with the results then sent to your patient coordinator for review.
If you are unable to find somewhere to carry out the pre-treatment tests, your Team Miracle coordinator can help you find an appropriate option through the clinic’s partner network.
Alternatively, the tests can be completed at Team Miracle Cyprus IVF Centre. If you choose this option, the clinic advises arriving in Cyprus on day 1 of your menstrual cycle and planning to stay for approximately 20 days.
What Happens After the Tests?
Once your fertility test results have been received, your assigned patient coordinator will consult the clinic’s doctors.
The doctors will review the results and determine whether you can proceed with IVF treatment using your own eggs. Once this has been confirmed, you can plan your exact treatment dates.
The initial stage of the IVF journey also involves communication with the Team Miracle Cyprus IVF Centre team. Patients can complete the clinic’s contact form or contact the team directly to receive information about the treatment process, medication and scheduling.
Are Additional Tests Required?
The tests required can depend on the treatment you are planning.
Team Miracle Cyprus IVF Centre offers several fertility treatment options, including IVF with ICSI, egg donation, tandem cycles, sperm donation, embryo donation, PGD, NGS, IMSI and freezing of eggs, sperm and embryos.
The clinic also publishes additional pre-treatment health checks and screening requirements as part of its treatment pricing information. These include specific health and screening tests for male and female patients.
For this reason, it is important to discuss your individual treatment plan with your patient coordinator rather than assuming that every patient will require exactly the same tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
What blood tests are needed before IVF?
For patients using their own eggs, Team Miracle Cyprus IVF Centre lists FSH, LH, AMH, TSH, E2 and prolactin as the required fertility assessment blood tests.
When should IVF blood tests be done?
The hormone blood tests should be carried out between days 2 and 4 of your period.
Is an ultrasound required before IVF?
Yes. For patients using their own eggs, Team Miracle Cyprus IVF Centre requires a trans-vaginal Antral Follicle Count (AFC) before treatment begins.
How old can my fertility test results be?
Team Miracle Cyprus IVF Centre states that fertility test results should be no older than six months, based on the date you plan to travel to North Cyprus.
Can I have my tests before travelling to Cyprus?
Yes. The clinic states that patients can have the required fertility tests carried out before travelling and send the results to their patient coordinator for review.
What should I do after completing my tests?
Send your results to your assigned patient coordinator. The coordinator will consult the clinic’s doctors, who will determine whether you can proceed with IVF using your own eggs.
Start Your IVF Journey
If you are considering IVF using your own eggs, completing the required fertility testing is an important first step. Once your results have been reviewed by the Team Miracle Cyprus IVF Centre team, your coordinator can help you plan the next stage of your treatment.
Contact Team Miracle Cyprus IVF Centre to discuss your fertility assessment and next steps with the Team Miracle team.
