MINIMAL STIMULATION IVF
A gentler approach to IVF, focused on quality over quantity.
At Advanced Fertility Center of Texas, we offer Minimal Stimulation IVF, often called Mini-IVF, for patients seeking a lower-hormone, more individualized approach to fertility treatment. This protocol uses reduced doses of medication to stimulate fewer eggs, with an emphasis on egg quality and patient comfort.
MINIMAL STIMULATION IVF
MINI-IVF TREATMENT AT AFCT
At Advanced Fertility Center of Texas, we offer Minimal Stimulation IVF, often called Mini-IVF, for patients seeking a lower-hormone, more individualized approach to fertility treatment. This protocol uses reduced doses of medication to stimulate fewer eggs, with an emphasis on egg quality and patient comfort.
Mini-IVF is an excellent choice for women who want to avoid high doses of fertility medications, those with diminished ovarian reserve, or patients seeking a more natural and cost-effective approach to assisted reproduction.
WHAT IS MINI-IVF?
Who Is It Best For?
Mini-IVF may be recommended for individuals or couples experiencing:
What Is Mini-IVF?
Minimal Stimulation IVF uses low-dose medications or oral agents (like Clomid or Letrozole) instead of high-dose injectable gonadotropins. The goal is to retrieve high-quality eggs.
The process still includes:
- Monitoring with ultrasounds and bloodwork
- Egg retrieval under sedation
- Fertilization (ICSI as needed)
- Embryo culture
- Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
Who Is It Best For?
Mini-IVF may be recommended for:
- Patients with low ovarian reserve (AMH <1.0) or advanced maternal age
- Women who prefer to avoid high-dose hormone stimulation
- Individuals at risk for Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)
- Those who did not respond well to standard IVF protocols
MINI-IVF EVALUATION
Benefits & Considerations
Benefits
- Fewer medications = lower cost
- Less hormonal fluctuation and fewer side effects
- Lower risk of OHSS
- May improve egg quality in certain patients
- Gives the chance to use your own eggs vs Donor Eggs
Considerations
- Quality > Quantity
- May need to do multiply rounds.
- Success rates may vary depending on age and fertility profile.
TREATMENT COMPARISON
How It Differs From Standard IVF
| Considerations | Standard IVF | Mini-IVF |
|---|---|---|
| Medication Dose | Higher dosage per cycle | Low or Oral Only |
| Egg Count Target | 4-10 | >1 |
| Risk of OHSS | Moderate | Lower |
| Ideal For | Most IVF patients | Low AMH, Opportunity to use your own eggs |
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Real perspectives on Mini-IVF
Doctor's Note
Dr. Michael Allon
Mini-IVF is not just a 'lite' version of IVF — it's a strategic option we use to help low AMH patients build embryos over time. In the right hands, it can be both effective and empowering.
Patient Insight
AFCT Patient (Name withheld for privacy)
I was nervous about IVF because I react strongly to hormones. Mini-IVF gave me the chance to use my own eggs. We got three strong embryos, and I'm now 12 weeks pregnant!
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