Baodao Hospital: How long is the treatment cycle of IVF?
IVF is a method to help couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve fertility through artificial assisted reproduction technology. As a medical institution specializing in IVF treatment, the length of treatment cycle of Baodao Hospital has attracted much attention. The treatment cycle of Baodao Hospital will be described in detail from four aspects.
Patient assessment and preparation stage
Before deciding to conduct IVF treatment, Baodao Hospital will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the patients, including the couple's health status, birth history, hormone levels, etc. This stage usually lasts about one month, mainly to ensure that the patient's physical condition is suitable for IVF treatment.
After the evaluation, the doctor will give the treatment plan according to the specific situation of the patient and make necessary preparations. For example, if women have tubal obstruction and other conditions, they may need surgical repair, which will increase the time of treatment cycle. In general, the patient evaluation and preparation phase usually takes 1-2 months.
Ovulation induction and egg retrieval stage
In the next stage of IVF treatment, Baodao Hospital will help women develop more follicles by using ovulation promoting drugs. This process usually takes 10-12 days, during which the growth of follicles needs to be closely monitored.
Once the follicle reaches the proper size, the doctor will decide the time to take the egg. Egg retrieval is a minimally invasive operation, which is performed under anesthesia and usually takes only 15-20 minutes. The duration of the whole ovulation induction and retrieval phase is about 2-3 weeks.
Fertilization and embryo culture stage
After taking the eggs, Baodao Hospital will combine the collected eggs and sperm in the laboratory for in vitro fertilization. This process usually takes half a day to complete, but in some cases it may take longer. After fertilization, the embryo will continue to develop in the culture dish. Doctors will monitor the development of embryos to determine the best time for embryo transfer.
The time of embryo culture can vary according to the specific situation of the patient, usually 3-6 days. During this period, doctors will also evaluate the quantity and quality of embryos according to their quality to ensure that the most suitable embryos are selected for transplantation.
Embryo transfer and waiting for results
After the embryo culture is completed, the doctor will select the best embryo for transplantation. This process usually does not require anesthesia or pain, and only takes a few minutes to complete. After transplantation, patients need to have proper rest and recovery under the guidance of doctors to improve the chance of successful pregnancy.
Generally speaking, patients can have a progesterone test in their blood within two weeks after embryo transfer to determine whether they are successfully pregnant. If the pregnancy is successful, the patient will conduct further pregnancy management; If the pregnancy fails, the doctor will discuss the follow-up treatment plan with the patient.
To sum up, the IVF treatment cycle in Baodao Hospital is usually 3-6 months, and the specific time may vary depending on personal physical condition, treatment plan and other factors. However, the professional team of Baodao Hospital will make every effort to provide patients with the best treatment plan and services to help them realize their dream of a healthy baby.
If you have any needs or questions about IVF treatment, Baodao Hospital welcomes your consultation and appointment, and we will provide you with professional services and support.
