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A gentler approach: Mini IVF.
Lower medication doses, a lighter physical experience, and a cost-conscious path — Mini IVF is IVF calibrated for patients who want a softer protocol.
What it is
Mini IVF (minimal-stimulation IVF) uses lower doses of fertility medication to retrieve a smaller number of high-quality eggs. The lab and transfer steps mirror conventional IVF, but the stimulation phase is gentler on your body and your budget.
Who it's for
- Patients who respond well to lower medication doses
- Those who prefer fewer injections
- Women with certain ovarian-reserve profiles
- Anyone seeking a more affordable, less intensive alternative to standard IVF
What to expect
- 1
Low-dose stimulation
A lighter medication protocol.
- 2
Monitoring
Fewer visits than a conventional cycle in many cases.
- 3
Egg retrieval
The same minimally invasive procedure.
- 4
Fertilization, culture & transfer
Identical to standard IVF.
Why Dr. Brody
Steven A. Brody, MD, PhD trained across four medical specialties and co-authored the definitive IVF textbook with Nobel laureate Robert G. Edwards — the scientist who invented IVF. His diagnostic-first approach means he looks for the real cause, not a one-size-fits-all protocol. He'll tell you honestly whether Mini IVF or a conventional protocol gives you the best odds — the plan follows your biology.
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