Some steps may be a little painful or discomforting. Starting with stimulation medication, women may find anxiety issues or stomach bloat in the first few shots. However, things will come back to normal after a few shots. The egg retrieval process is done in anesthesia, so it is also not painful. The embryo transfer is also minimum painful as it is handled diligently by experts.
Still, few women may feel little discomfort or awkwardness from the process. Your doctor shall brief you about the treatment before choosing the procedure.