Steps of IVF IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that is used to help couples who have difficulty conceiving naturally achieve their desire to have children. The steps of IVF usually include the following steps: 1. Injection of ovulation induction drugs. The first step of IVF is to stimulate the female ovaries to produce multiple follicles by injecting ovulation induction drugs. During this process, the doctor will perform routine tests on the woman’s follicles