Key steps of IVF in polycystic patients
Test tube baby technology is an important breakthrough in modern medicine, and it is also an important way for polycystic patients to realize their reproductive dreams. However, the key steps of IVF cannot be ignored. The following four aspects will be described in detail: diagnosis and preparation, egg collection and sperm extraction, in vitro fertilization and embryo culture, and embryo implantation and pregnancy detection.
Diagnosis and preparation
Polycystic patients need to undergo a series of examinations and evaluations before IVF to determine whether it is suitable for IVF. First of all, doctors will carry out detailed physical examination for women, including gynecological examination, endocrine examination and ultrasonic examination, to understand the condition of ovary and uterus. In addition, genetic disease screening and infectious disease screening will be carried out. For men, semen analysis and genetic disease screening are the main methods. The next operation can only be carried out on the premise of ensuring good health and no other serious problems.
The preparation phase also includes psychological counseling and medication. Polycystic patients are often accompanied by psychological pressure and anxiety, so psychological counseling is very necessary. In addition, depending on the specific situation, doctors may prescribe certain drugs to regulate women's menstrual cycle and ovarian function, and improve the development and quality of follicles.
Egg collection and sperm extraction
Egg collection is an important part of IVF, which needs to be carried out in hospitals. In this step, female patients need to receive anesthesia to ensure the comfort and safety of the operation process. The doctor passes a slender puncture needle through the vaginal wall, through the cervix and into the ovary under the guidance of ultrasound, and then inserts the needle into the ovarian cyst to suck out the fluid in the follicle. This process usually takes several minutes and generally does not cause serious discomfort.
At the same time, male patients need to provide fresh semen samples. Sperm will be centrifuged and washed to extract high-quality sperm for subsequent in vitro fertilization.
In vitro fertilization and embryo culture
In vitro fertilization refers to the combination of eggs and sperm in vitro to promote fertilization. In the laboratory, doctors will put eggs and sperm into special containers, and use the culture medium and specific conditions to simulate the environment of in vivo fertilization. Generally, after 24 to 48 hours, the doctor will check the fertilization in the culture dish. If the fertilization is successful, an embryo will be formed.
Embryo culture is to let the embryo continue to develop in the laboratory until it reaches the implantation stage. The hospital will provide appropriate culture conditions and observation equipment to monitor the development of embryos. In this process, doctors will select the most suitable embryo for implantation according to the quality and development of the embryo.
Embryo implantation and pregnancy detection
Embryo implantation is the process of placing an embryo into a woman's uterus, allowing it to naturally implant and continue to develop. Under the guidance of the doctor, the embryo will be inserted into the uterine cavity through the vagina. This process usually does not require anesthesia, but may cause some slight discomfort.
About two weeks later, the doctor will conduct a pregnancy test. This can be done by measuring the level of pregnancy hormones (such as human chorionic gonadotropin) through blood tests to confirm whether the pregnancy is successful. If the result is positive, then the polycystic patients may successfully realize the desire of IVF.
Summary
The IVF of polycystic patients needs to go through the key steps of diagnosis and preparation, egg collection and sperm extraction, in vitro fertilization and embryo culture, embryo implantation and pregnancy detection. These steps need the professional skills and careful operation of doctors, and the understanding and support of patients and their families are also very important. It is hoped that these key steps can provide help and support for polycystic patients to realize their reproductive dreams.
