How long is the treatment cycle of the third generation IVF?
The third generation IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which is used to help couples who cannot conceive naturally due to fertility problems. Before the third generation IVF treatment, couples need to carry out a series of examinations and assessments to determine its suitability and plan the treatment cycle. This article will elaborate on the treatment cycle of third-generation IVF from four aspects.
1. Preparatory stage
Before starting treatment, couples need to carry out a series of examinations and assessments. These examinations include the couple's birth history, physical examination, blood and endocrine tests, as well as women's endometrial thickness and follicular development. In addition, male semen analysis and genetic testing are also required. The duration of this phase will vary from hospital to hospital, usually taking several days to several weeks.
Next is the development of the treatment agreement. The doctor will develop a personalized treatment plan according to the specific situation and needs of the couple. The treatment plan includes the drugs used, the dosage of drugs, the use time of drugs and other auxiliary measures. This process usually takes days to weeks.
After the preparatory stage, the doctor will make an appointment for the specific time of the next stage.
2. In vitro fertilization (IVF)
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an important step for three generation IVF infants. At this stage, women use hormone drugs to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple follicles. These eggs will be removed from the ovary by surgery at the appropriate time and fertilized in vitro with male sperm.
The fertilized embryos will be cultured in the laboratory for several days to ensure that they have sufficient development capacity. Then, the doctor will select the healthiest embryo and implant it into the female uterus.
The whole IVF process usually lasts for 2-3 weeks. It includes hormone injection, egg collection, fertilization, embryo culture, embryo implantation and other steps.
3. Implantation and waiting phase
After the in vitro fertilization process, the doctor will implant the selected embryo into the female uterus. This process is usually painless and lasts for several minutes. After implantation, women need to be observed in the hospital for a period of time to ensure the successful implantation of embryos.
Next, women need to wait about two weeks. This period of time is called "waiting period", during which doctors will conduct blood tests to confirm whether or not they are pregnant. During this period, couples need to maintain good living habits and avoid overwork and stress.
4. Pregnancy and childbirth
If the test results show that a woman is pregnant, then the next step is the management and observation of pregnancy. Women need to have regular prenatal examinations, including blood tests during pregnancy and B-ultrasound examinations. At the same time, doctors will also give relevant drugs and advice to ensure the healthy development of the fetus.
When the due date is reached, women can give birth either naturally or by caesarean section.
Summary
The length of the treatment cycle of the third-generation IVF varies with the hospital and the couple's personal conditions. It includes the preparatory stage, in vitro fertilization, implantation and waiting stage, and pregnancy and delivery stage. The whole treatment cycle usually takes weeks to months. However, the specific time of each stage may vary depending on the hospital and individual conditions.
Therefore, before the third generation IVF treatment, the couple needs to consult with a professional doctor in detail, and make a decision after understanding the treatment details and the later management of the baby.
