How long does the IVF short program process take?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which aims to help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. The IVF short program is a fast assisted reproductive process. This article will elaborate on the IVF short program process from four aspects: treatment preparation, ovulation guidance, egg retrieval process and embryo transfer.
1. Treatment preparation
Before the IVF short program, couples need to have a detailed diagnosis and evaluation in a professional reproductive medical center. Doctors will comprehensively check the fertility status of men and women, including semen analysis, endometrial thickness, ovarian function, etc. In addition, some blood tests are needed to ensure good health.
Once it is confirmed that the IVF short protocol is suitable, the doctor will discuss the treatment plan with the couple and answer their doubts and concerns. Next, the couple will sign the relevant consent form and conduct necessary legal and ethical consultation.
The whole process of treatment preparation usually takes 2-3 months, depending on the couple's physical conditions and hospital arrangements.
2. Ovulation guide
Ovulation is one of the important steps of IVF short protocol. Usually, from the 2-3 days of a woman's natural menstrual cycle, the doctor will inject an ovulation promoting drug to the woman to increase the production of eggs. This process usually takes 10-12 days, and doctors will adjust it according to women's conditions.
During ovulation guidance, the doctor will regularly conduct ultrasonic examination to monitor the growth and development of follicles. Once the follicle develops to an appropriate size, doctors will inject ovulation promoting drugs to women to trigger the release of eggs.
3. Egg retrieval process
Egg retrieval is a key step in IVF short program. Within 36 hours after ovulation, the doctor will perform an egg retrieval operation. The operation is usually performed under general anesthesia and completed by a professional team.
The doctor uses a fine needle guided by ultrasound to pass through the vaginal wall, enter the ovary, and take out the eggs one by one. This process usually takes 20-30 minutes. After the collection of eggs, the eggs will be sent to the laboratory for fertilization.
4. Embryo transfer
Embryo transfer is the last step of IVF short program. In the laboratory, after natural fertilization or in vitro fertilization of sperm and eggs, the formed embryos will be cultured in petri dishes for 2-5 days. Doctors will select the embryo most likely to succeed in pregnancy according to the quality and development of the embryo.
Embryo transfer is usually carried out 2-3 or 5 days after ovulation. Doctors use thin tubes to transfer embryos into the endometrium through the vagina. This process does not require anesthesia or hospitalization, and the whole process usually takes only a few minutes.
Once the embryo transfer is completed, the couple needs a period of rest and waiting time. After about 10 days, women will have a blood progesterone test to confirm whether the pregnancy is successful. If the result is positive, the success rate of IVF is very high.
Summary
The short term IVF protocol is generally divided into four aspects: treatment preparation, ovulation guidance, egg retrieval process and embryo transfer. Couples need to conduct a comprehensive fertility assessment and sign relevant consent forms before receiving treatment. The process of treatment preparation usually takes 2-3 months.
Ovulation guidance includes the use of ovulation promoting drugs to increase egg production, and ultrasound examination to monitor the growth of follicles. The process of taking eggs is usually carried out within 36 hours after ovulation. Doctors use fine needles to take eggs and send them to the laboratory for fertilization.
Embryo transfer is the transfer of cultured embryos into the endometrium through thin tubes. Rest and waiting are needed after transplantation, and blood progesterone test is carried out about 10 days later. If the result is positive, the success rate of IVF is very high.
In general, the IVF short term program usually takes several months, depending on the couple's physical conditions and hospital arrangements. However, through this process, many couples have realized their dream of childbearing.
