Drug treatment for IVF

IVF is a process of fertilization and culture in the laboratory through artificial assisted reproduction technology, and then implantation of embryos into the mother's body. In this process, some drugs are used to help control women's physiology and cycle, improve ovarian responsiveness, and increase the probability of successful pregnancy. The following will introduce the drug treatment that IVF needs to receive.

Ovulation promoting drugs

Ovulation promoting drugs refer to drugs that can stimulate the rapid development of the ovary and ovulation. In the process of IVF, ovulation promoting drugs are usually used to increase the number and quality of ovarian follicles. The ovulation promoting drugs commonly used include human chorionic gonadotropin (hMG) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), which can be given to women by injection.

The use of ovulation promoting drugs requires close monitoring and regulation, as well as individualized adjustment for individual conditions. The use of these drugs can promote the simultaneous development of multiple ovarian follicles and increase the success rate of IVF. However, over stimulation may lead to ovarian overreaction syndrome (OHSS), so ovarian response and drug dosage need to be closely monitored during the use of ovulation promoting drugs.

Luteal supporting drugs

Luteinal support drugs refer to drugs used to support luteal function and maintain embryo implantation and pregnancy in the IVF cycle. Common luteal support drugs include progesterone and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).

Progesterone is a luteal hormone, which can maintain endometrial stability and promote embryo implantation. Progesterone is usually administered orally or vaginally. During the IVF cycle, the use of progesterone can maintain luteal function and promote embryo implantation and development.

HCG is an epidural hormone, which is often used to guide follicle discharge and support luteal function. In the IVF cycle, hCG is usually given after the follicles have developed to a certain extent to guide follicle discharge and promote the implantation of fertilized eggs.

Anticoagulant drugs

Anticoagulant drugs are used in the IVF cycle to prevent thrombosis and reduce the risk of thrombosis in blastocysts. Common anticoagulants include low molecular weight heparin and aspirin.

Low molecular weight heparin is an anticoagulant for injection with good bioavailability and half-life. It prevents thrombosis by inhibiting the activation of coagulation factors and inhibiting platelet aggregation. Low molecular weight heparin treatment in the IVF cycle usually starts from embryo implantation until early pregnancy.

Aspirin is an oral antiplatelet aggregation drug, which can reduce platelet aggregation and blood viscosity and prevent thrombosis. Aspirin treatment in the IVF cycle starts from embryo implantation to early pregnancy.

Nutritional supplements

In the process of IVF, women need to maintain good nutritional status to support egg development and embryo implantation. In some cases, doctors may recommend that women take some nutrients or vitamins. Common supplements include folic acid, lutein, vitamin D and iron.

Folic acid and lutein are B vitamins, which play an important role in embryonic development. Folic acid and lutein supplementation can reduce the risk of birth defects such as neural tube defects and cleft lip and palate.

Vitamin D is an important vitamin that can promote calcium absorption and bone development. Vitamin D supplementation can help pregnant women maintain good calcium metabolism and bone health.

Iron is a commonly used supplement medicine, which can prevent anemia during pregnancy and promote normal fetal development.

summary

IVF infants need to receive a variety of drug treatments in the whole process, including ovulation promoting drugs, luteal support drugs, anticoagulant drugs and nutritional supplements. While improving the success rate of IVF, these drugs also need to be closely monitored and individually adjusted to ensure safety and effectiveness. When receiving IVF treatment, women should use these drugs reasonably according to the doctor's advice in order to obtain a healthy pregnancy and baby.