ONE GOOD EGG POLICY
At New Hope Fertility in NYC, we focus on quality over quantity. Our One Good Egg Policy recognizes that the naturally produced egg your body creates each month is often the healthiest and most likely to result in a successful pregnancy. Unlike Conventional IVF that stimulates production of multiple eggs through high-dose medications, Natural Cycle IVF works with your body’s natural rhythm. It only takes one good egg to create a healthy baby.
WHAT IS NATURAL CYCLE IVF?
Natural Cycle IVF is a gentle, medication-free approach to in vitro fertilization. Instead of using high doses of fertility drugs to stimulate multiple eggs, we carefully monitor your natural ovulation cycle and retrieve the single, high-quality egg your body produces each month. This approach eliminates daily injections, reduces health risks, and significantly lowers treatment costs while maintaining strong success rates for the right candidates.
As part of our customized IVF care philosophy, Natural Cycle IVF is proven to be safe and successful. This holistic approach allows you to avoid the discomfort of daily fertility drug injections, the health risks associated with Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), and the expense of fertility medications – all while receiving the same compassionate, expert care that has made New Hope Fertility a leader in natural fertility treatments. By treating each patient as an individual, we develop treatment plans that address your specific medical and personal needs.
NATURAL CYCLE IVF VS. CONVENTIONAL IVF
While both Natural Cycle IVF and Conventional IVF can lead to successful pregnancies, the approach and experience are significantly different. Natural Cycle IVF offers a gentler path to parenthood by working with your body instead of overriding it.
| Factor | Natural Cycle IVF | Conventional IVF |
| MEDICATIONS | None | Daily hormone injections (7–12 days) Lupron & Gonadotropins |
| MONITORING | Regular ultrasounds & blood work | Intensive daily monitoring |
| EGGS RETRIEVED | 1 high-quality egg | 8–15 eggs (average) |
| SIDE EFFECTS | Minimal to none | Bloating, mood swings, weight gain, OHSS risk |
| RECOVERY TIME | Same day, return to normal activities |
1–2 days rest recommended |
| CYCLE TIMING | Can repeat monthly | 2–3 month waiting period between cycles |
| TREATMENT APPROACH | Works with your natural cycle | Suppresses and controls cycle artificially |
Key Differences:
Medications:
Natural Cycle: None | Conventional: Daily injections for 7-12 days
Eggs Retrieved:
Natural Cycle: 1 high-quality egg | Conventional: 8-15 eggs
Side Effects:
Natural Cycle: Minimal to none | Conventional: Bloating, mood swings, OHSS risk
Recovery:
Natural Cycle: Same day | Conventional: 1-2 days rest
Cycle Timing:
Natural Cycle: Can repeat monthly | Conventional: 2-3 month wait between cycles
AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR NATURAL IVF?
Natural Cycle IVF is ideal for women who ovulate regularly and want the benefits of IVF technology without the medication burden of conventional protocols. This gentle approach works best when your body already produces quality eggs naturally each month. We simply work with your cycle rather than overriding it with high-dose hormones. At New Hope Fertility NYC, we also specialize in treating patients who may not be ideal candidates for Conventional IVF, including those with high FSH levels, previous poor responses to stimulation, or have concerns about medication side effects.
Natural Cycle IVF may be right for you if you:
- Have high follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels
- Are at risk for developing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
- Are unable to produce a large number of eggs during a single cycle
- Do not respond well to fertility medications
- Are at an advanced maternal age for fertility (over 35)
- Ovulate regularly and prefer to avoid fertility medication
- Want to minimize treatment costs by eliminating medication expenses
- Do not want to create multiple embryos for religious or ethical reasons
- Are looking for a gentler, more holistic approach to fertility treatment
- Want to avoid the discomfort and side effects of daily hormone injections
THE NATURAL CYCLE IVF PROCESS
Step 1: Monitoring Your Natural Cycle. We track your natural ovulation through regular ultrasounds and blood work to identify the optimal time for egg retrieval. No daily medications, just careful observation of your body’s natural rhythm.
Step 2: Trigger Shot. When your egg reaches maturity, we administer a single trigger injection to time the retrieval perfectly. This is the only medication in the process.
Step 3: Egg Retrieval. Your egg is gently collected in a brief outpatient procedure. Most patients return to normal activities the same day.
Step 4: Fertilization & Embryo Development. Your egg is fertilized in our laboratory and the embryo is carefully monitored as it develops over 2-3 days.
Step 5: Embryo Transfer. The embryo is transferred to your uterus in a quick, painless procedure similar to a Pap smear.
Step 6: Pregnancy Test. After progesterone support, you will return for a blood pregnancy test approximately 10-14 days after transfer.
*Your specific protocol will be customized based on your individual cycle and needs.
FAQs: NATURAL CYCLE IVF
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Whether you are just beginning your fertility journey or seeking a gentler alternative after high-stimulation IVF, Natural Cycle IVF may be the path forward. This no-medication approach honors your body’s natural rhythm while still offering scientific precision and support.
If you are in the research phase, start with these helpful reads to better understand how Natural Cycle IVF works and why it may be right for you:
- What is the Difference Between Mini IVF and Natural IVF?
- Why You Should Consider a More Gentle Approach to IVF
- A Guide to the Different Types of IVF Treatments
- The Many Names of Mini IVF: Why This Gentle Approach Matters
If you are ready to speak with our fertility specialists, schedule a consultation or give us a call today. We are here to help!