Procedures for IVF
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which can help those couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their dreams of childbirth. The following will introduce you the detailed procedures for IVF procedures.
Select the right hospital
First of all, the husband and wife need to choose a suitable hospital for IVF procedures. When selecting a hospital, factors such as professional level, experience, equipment and facilities, and success rate of the hospital should be considered. In China, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, and Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital affiliated to Fudan University are all well-known IVF medical institutions.
Once the hospital is selected, the husband and wife need to make an appointment with the hospital in advance. Generally speaking, the appointment should be made on the first day of the menstrual cycle.
When making an appointment, the hospital will ask the couple to provide some relevant materials, such as marriage certificate, identity card, etc., to confirm the identity and marital relationship of both spouses. In addition, the hospital may also request to provide a couple's personal health examination report to assess whether the couple is suitable for IVF.
Physical examination and consultation
Once the appointment is made, the couple will be arranged for physical examination and consultation. The purpose of physical examination is to further evaluate the health status of the couple and determine whether there is infertility. The hospital will arrange professional doctors to conduct physical examination, and through different examination items, such as blood examination, ultrasonic examination, etc., to fully understand the health status of both spouses.
After the physical examination, the couple will consult with the doctor. The doctor will explain the whole process, success rate, risks and precautions of IVF to the couple. Couples can also ask the doctor for more information about IVF, and discuss with the doctor whether to continue the IVF procedures.
Sign the informed consent form
If the couple decides to continue the IVF procedure, they need to sign an informed consent form. The informed consent form is the written proof that both parties voluntarily carry out IVF, indicating that the couple has understood the relevant knowledge and accepted the possible risks. After the couple signed the informed consent form, the hospital will develop a personalized treatment plan for them.
The treatment plan may include taking ovulation promoting drugs to increase the number of eggs, follicle puncture, in vitro fertilization of eggs and sperm, embryo transfer and other steps. The doctor will work out the most suitable personalized plan for the couple according to their health status and medical needs.
Summary
By selecting the appropriate hospital, conducting physical examination and consultation, signing the informed consent form and other steps, couples can successfully go through the IVF procedures. IVF technology provides a hope for couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, the handling of IVF procedures still requires a certain amount of psychological and economic input from the couple. Therefore, before making a decision, the husband and wife should carefully consider, and carry out in-depth communication and consultation with the doctor to jointly develop the most appropriate plan.
