Baodao Hospital: How about the operation process of IVF?
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is widely used to treat infertile couples. As a famous hospital in the medical field, they also provide advanced IVF surgery. Next, we will introduce the operation process of IVF in Baodao Hospital in detail.
Stage I: egg retrieval preparation
Before IVF surgery, the first thing to do is to take eggs. Usually, starting on the third day of a woman's menstrual cycle, doctors will begin to monitor the development of follicles in her ovaries. Through ultrasonic examination and blood testing, doctors can determine the best time to retrieve eggs. Generally speaking, when a woman's ovary develops to a certain extent, she can have an egg retrieval operation.
Egg retrieval is usually carried out in the operating room, and patients will be given general anesthesia. Doctors will use ultrasound guided fine needles to puncture the ovary and take out the mature eggs. This process is monitored by ultrasonic to ensure safety and accuracy.
The egg retrieval operation usually lasts about 20 minutes. After obtaining enough eggs, the operation will end.
Stage II: Collect sperm
During the egg retrieval process, doctors also collect male sperm samples. Men can provide samples in a specific room and send them to the doctor for follow-up treatment.
After obtaining the sperm sample, the doctor will process and select the sperm. Through centrifugation and other technologies, doctors will select the best quality sperm to prepare for the next embryo culture and transplantation.
Stage 3: In vitro fertilization and embryo culture
Once egg collection and sperm collection are completed, in vitro fertilization and embryo culture will begin. Eggs and sperm samples are taken for in vitro fertilization in the laboratory, usually using conventional in vitro fertilization or artificial sperm injection technology. Doctors will culture eggs and sperm together in a petri dish to promote fertilization.
After fertilization, the embryo will be cultured in a petri dish. The doctor will provide appropriate environmental conditions, such as temperature and nutrient solution, to ensure the normal development of the embryo. Generally, after about 3-5 days of culture, the embryo will develop to the stage with transfer conditions.
Stage 4: embryo transfer and follow-up monitoring
After the development reaches the appropriate stage, the doctor will select the embryo with the most development potential for transplantation. Embryo transfer is usually a simple and painless process, and doctors will use a thin tube to transfer the embryo into a woman's uterus. After transplantation, patients can recover for a period of time and then return to normal life.
About two weeks after the embryo transfer, the patient will have a blood test to determine whether she is pregnant. If the result is positive, congratulations on the patient's successful pregnancy! The doctor will continue to conduct prenatal monitoring and pregnancy care for the patient to ensure that the pregnancy progresses smoothly.
summary
The operation process of IVF in Baodao Hospital has been carefully designed and closely monitored. The whole process, from egg preparation to sperm collection, to in vitro fertilization and embryo culture, to embryo transfer and subsequent monitoring, aims to help infertile couples achieve their fertility aspirations. With the help of the professional team of Baodao Hospital, countless couples successfully welcomed their babies through IVF surgery.
