How long does it take for test tube babies in private hospitals in Beijing?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that can help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. In Beijing, many private hospitals provide IVF services, but the cycle and process of different hospitals may be different. The following will elaborate on the time required for IVF in Beijing private hospitals from four aspects.
1. Diagnosis and early evaluation
Before IVF, couples need to go through a series of diagnosis and pre evaluation. Usually, doctors will conduct physical examination, fertility history inquiry and reproductive hormone test for couples to understand their fertility and potential problems. In addition, pelvic ultrasound examination and semen analysis are also required to determine whether IVF is required. This phase usually takes 1-2 weeks.
Next, the doctor may also require the woman to perform hysteroscopy, three-dimensional ultrasound examination of the uterine cavity, etc., to understand the condition of the endometrium and ovary, and provide a basis for the determination of the follow-up treatment plan. These examinations usually require an additional 1-2 weeks.
2. Ovulation induction and egg collection
In the IVF treatment cycle, the woman needs to receive ovulation induction treatment to increase the number of follicles. This is usually achieved through the use of ovulation promoting drugs. The process of ovulation induction lasts 10-14 days, and the doctor will adjust the drug dose according to the ultrasonic monitoring results. Generally, the time of ovulation induction is relatively short, but it needs to be closely monitored and adjusted. Egg collection is one of the key steps of IVF. The follicles are usually collected within 36 hours after maturation. This process usually requires general anesthesia, and doctors will use ultrasound guided fine needle puncture technology. The time to collect eggs is very short, usually only tens of minutes.
3. In vitro fertilization and embryo culture
After collecting the eggs, the doctor will conduct in vitro fertilization with the semen provided by the man. This process is usually carried out in the laboratory, and doctors will place sperm and eggs in special culture dishes to promote the fertilization process. About 2 days after IVF, the doctor will evaluate the development of the fertilized egg and select the best embryo for transplantation. Embryo culture is a long process, usually lasting 3-5 days. Doctors will choose the right time for transplantation according to the number and development of embryos. In this process, doctors will evaluate the quality of embryos to improve the success rate of transplantation.
4. Embryo transfer and pregnancy observation
After embryo culture, doctors will choose the right time for embryo transfer. This process is usually very simple. Doctors will use a thin tube to transfer the embryo to the woman's uterus. After embryo transfer, couples need a period of rest and observation. About 14 days after transplantation, the doctor will conduct pregnancy observation. This is usually determined by serum tests and ultrasound monitoring. If the result is positive, it is pregnancy, and the couple can begin to enjoy the joy of pregnancy. If the result is negative, it means that the pregnancy is not successful, and the couple may need to reconsider the next treatment plan.
Summary
In general, the time required for IVF in private hospitals in Beijing is about 4-6 weeks. These include diagnosis and early evaluation, ovulation induction and egg collection, in vitro fertilization and embryo culture, as well as embryo transfer and pregnancy observation. The time of each stage is different due to individual differences and hospital processes. When couples choose private hospitals for IVF, they should determine the treatment time according to their own conditions and the actual situation of the hospital.
