How long does it take for IVF in the nest?
Test tube baby technology is a major breakthrough in modern medicine in the field of pregnancy assistance, which provides a reproductive option for couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, many people are ignorant of the whole process of IVF in the nest and the time required. This article will elaborate on the time needed for in nest IVF from four aspects.
1. Inspection and preparation period (1/4)
The whole process of IVF in nest usually takes about 12 months. Within this time frame, several key steps from the first consultation to a successful pregnancy need to be carried out one by one. First of all, couples need to have a comprehensive physical examination to confirm whether it is suitable for IVF and eliminate potential fertility barriers. This usually takes one month. Next, the doctor will develop a personalized treatment plan based on the examination results, and the plan design is based on the actual situation of each couple. This process may take 1 to 2 months. During this period, couples also need to receive psychological counseling to help them cope with the psychological pressure caused by childbirth difficulties.
Once all the preparations are ready, the couple can move on to the next stage: hormone therapy.
2. Hormone treatment period (2/4)
Hormone therapy is an important part of in nest IVF. Treatment at this stage aims to promote ovarian development and increase the number of eggs in the ovary. Usually, doctors will inject female patients with artificial gonadotropin to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs. Hormone therapy usually takes two to four weeks.
Once the ovaries are well developed, the doctor will arrange an egg retrieval operation.
3. Egg retrieval operation period (3/4)
Egg retrieval is a key step in the process of in nest IVF. The operation is usually performed 36 hours before ovulation. Under the guidance of ultrasound, doctors use special fine needles to puncture follicles and take out mature eggs.
This operation usually takes about 30 minutes. Within 24 hours after the operation, professionals will conduct in vitro fertilization of sperm and eggs provided by men to form fertilized eggs. One week after the egg retrieval operation, the doctor will culture the fertilized eggs until the embryonic development reaches the best state.
4. Embryo transfer and pregnancy (4/4)
Embryo transfer is the last step in the IVF process, usually 5 to 6 days after the end of egg retrieval. Doctors will choose one or two of the best embryos to transplant into a woman's uterus. Embryo transfer is a relatively simple, painless process that usually takes only a few minutes.
Next, couples need to wait 10 to 14 days for a pregnancy test. If the test result is positive, it means that the pregnancy is successful. At this time, the couple will enter the pregnancy period and continue to receive prenatal care until the birth of the baby.
Summary
In nest IVF is a complex and multi-stage process, which usually takes about 12 months. The key steps include examination and preparation period, hormone treatment period, oocyte retrieval operation period, embryo transfer and pregnancy period. Each stage requires precise timing and professional guidance from doctors. However, for couples who are eager to have children, all the steps and time of IVF in the nest are worth waiting for and working hard.
