In vitro babies need several months to become parents
IVF refers to the babies born in the way of IVF. For some couples who cannot conceive by natural means, IVF technology has made an important contribution to their dreams. However, from the initial in vitro fertilization to becoming a successful parent is not an easy task, which requires a series of steps and time. Next, we will elaborate on the time required for IVF from four aspects: preparation stage, surgical operation, embryo culture and success rate.
Preparation phase
In the process of deciding to carry out IVF, the first step is to find a reputable IVF hospital or clinic. This process may take several months, including finding professional doctors and obtaining the examinations and audits required by the hospital.
After choosing a hospital, couples need to undergo a series of examinations to determine whether it is suitable for the IVF process. These examinations may include assessment of hormone levels, endometrial thickness, and tubal patency. This inspection process usually takes several weeks.
In addition, in the preparation stage, couples also need to fully understand the details and possible risks of IVF process. They can consult with doctors and communicate with experienced patients to obtain more information and support.
Operation
The core of IVF is in vitro fertilization (IVF). This process usually needs to be carried out during the ovulation period of women. Women will receive multiple cycles of hormone therapy to promote the ovaries to produce more eggs. The doctor will decide the best time to retrieve eggs according to the development of these eggs.
Egg retrieval is usually performed in hospitals or clinics, using local anesthesia. The doctor takes out the eggs in the ovary by injecting a probe into the vagina. This operation usually takes only a few minutes.
For men, they need to provide semen samples for laboratory sperm selection and processing. Normally, men will provide semen samples on the same day of surgery.
Embryo culture
After the eggs are taken and the semen is treated, the experts in the laboratory will fertilize the sperm and eggs in vitro to generate embryos. These embryos will be cultured in the laboratory until they reach the best development state and quality.
Normally, the embryo will mature in the culture dish for 3-5 days. During this period, doctors and laboratory experts will observe the development of embryos and evaluate their quality. Sometimes, doctors may recommend embryo chromosome screening or other genetic tests.
After culture and evaluation, doctors will select the most promising and high-quality embryos for transplantation.
Success rate
The success rate of IVF varies with many factors, including age, physical condition, doctor's experience and embryo quality. According to statistics, the success rate of IVF is usually between 40% and 50%.
The age of women is the most important factor. Women under 30 years old have a higher success rate, while women over 35 years old have a lower success rate. In addition, the success rate of couples with certain health problems, such as polycystic ovary syndrome or uterine malformations, will also be reduced.
After a successful pregnancy, women also need to continue to receive monitoring and pregnancy care to ensure the healthy development of the fetus.
In general, IVF usually takes several months from the preparation stage to becoming a successful parent. This process requires the patience and cooperation of the couple, as well as the assistance of professional doctors and laboratories. However, for couples who cannot conceive by natural means, IVF technology provides a feasible choice, enabling them to realize their dream of becoming parents.
