The main difference between standard IVF and mini-IVF lies in the amount of hormonal medication administered and the duration of ovarian stimulation. This also leads to differences in the possible side effects associated with this phase of fertility treatment.
In the case of mini-IVF, ovarian stimulation is mild, so the patient receives a lower amount of hormones. This has the advantage of a reduced risk of ovarian hyperstimulation, but at the same time, it means obtaining a smaller number of eggs.
On the other hand, ovarian stimulation in standard IVF requires a larger amount of hormonal medication, which may put the woman at risk of possible hyperstimulation. However, this is not common, as patients are carefully monitored at all times by specialists. In addition, conventional ovarian stimulation allows the retrieval of a greater number of eggs.
