The whole process of American IVF
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams through in vitro fertilization. The United States is one of the countries with the most developed IVF technology in the world, and has first-class medical facilities and professional medical teams. The whole process of IVF in the United States will be introduced in detail below.
1. Initial Consultation and Evaluation
The first step is for couples to conduct preliminary consultation and evaluation with professional reproductive doctors. The doctor will know the family genetic history, personal health status, living habits and other information of the couple, and carry out relevant examinations. Through these assessments, doctors determine whether IVF is suitable for couples and develop personalized treatment plans.
Next, the couple needs to sign an informed consent form and discuss some important issues with the doctor, such as the number of embryos, the selection of donated embryos, and the preservation of frozen embryos. Doctors will also tell couples about the success rate, possible risks and side effects of IVF, so as to help them make wise decisions.
Once the test tube baby is decided, the couple needs to carry out further physical examination, including blood test, reproductive system examination, preparation for cultivating test tube baby, etc.
2. Assisted reproductive technology
Before assisted reproductive technology, women need hormone therapy to promote ovarian development and produce multiple mature eggs. Doctors will develop personalized treatment plans according to the characteristics of each case. Generally speaking, the woman needs to inject hormone to promote the development of the ovary, and then determine the development of the egg through ultrasonic examination.
At the same time, the man needs to provide fresh sperm samples or conduct sperm freezing. If the man's sperm is abnormal or unable to provide sperm, he can consider using donated sperm.
Once the ovary is fully developed, the doctor will use a special surgical tool to remove the mature eggs through the woman's vagina. This process is usually performed in the operating room, using local anesthesia.
Next, doctors cultivate the fertilized eggs in the laboratory. Generally, mature eggs and sperm are cultured together using in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology. If the quality or quantity of sperm is insufficient, we can consider using single sperm or embryo microinjection technology.
3. Embryo transfer
At the end of the culture period, doctors will select the best quality embryos for transplantation. This process is usually brief and does not require anesthesia. The doctor places the embryo in a thin tube and then leads it into the uterus through the vagina. After embryo implantation, couples need to follow the doctor's advice, maintain good living habits, and avoid strenuous exercise and stress.
After about two weeks, the couple can have a blood or urine test to confirm whether they are pregnant. If the result is positive, the woman will continue to monitor the progress of pregnancy and conduct necessary prenatal examinations.
4. Result evaluation and continuous support
If the pregnancy is not successful within a few weeks after the embryo transfer, the couple can choose to have another IVF. Depending on the situation, doctors may adjust the treatment plan to improve the success rate.
The whole IVF process requires not only the professional skills of doctors, but also the patience and persistence of couples. Throughout the process, doctors will provide continuous support and advice to help couples get through the emotional fluctuations.
In summary, the whole process of IVF in the United States includes initial consultation and evaluation, assisted reproductive technology, embryo transfer, and outcome evaluation and continuous support. Although there may be some difficulties and setbacks in the process, the professional medical team in the United States will do its utmost to help couples realize their reproductive dreams.
