How long does the treatment cycle of the third generation IVF hospital take?
The development of IVF technology has entered the third generation. A new generation of IVF hospitals has brought more hope to infertile couples. However, for many patients, they still have questions about the length of the entire treatment cycle. The time required for the treatment cycle of the third generation IVF hospital will be introduced in detail from four aspects.
Preliminary inspection and preparation stage
Before starting IVF treatment, couples need to undergo a series of examinations and assessments to ensure that their physical conditions are suitable for IVF technology. This phase usually takes several months.
First of all, the doctor will carry out a detailed physical examination of the couple, including blood, endocrine, reproductive system and other aspects of the examination. Equally important, doctors also assess women's endometrial and ovarian function. If any problems are found during this process, the patient may need further treatment or surgery.
In addition to physical examination, psychological assessment cannot be ignored. The IVF treatment process is a hard journey for couples, and psychological adjustment is very important. Couples need to receive psychological assessment and counseling to ensure that they have the ability to cope with stress and frustration during treatment.
The length of the whole pre examination and preparation phase depends on the couple's physical and mental conditions, which usually takes two to three months.
Hormone therapy and regulation of fertility cycle
The third generation IVF hospitals usually adopt individualized hormone therapy and birth cycle regulation programs. This process mainly includes ovulation induction therapy, endometrial preparation and embryo transfer.
Ovulation induction therapy refers to the use of drugs to induce ovulation in women and to perform an ovum retrieval operation at an appropriate time. This process usually requires observation of the patient's reproductive cycle, and multiple ultrasound examinations and blood hormone measurements before and after the ovulation date to determine the appropriate time for egg retrieval. The whole process of ovulation induction usually takes 2 to 4 weeks.
Endometrial preparation is to provide an appropriate environment for embryo implantation and development. The doctor will reasonably select hormone treatment scheme according to the specific conditions of each patient. Normally, the time for endometrial preparation is 10 to 14 days.
Once the appropriate endometrial thickness is reached, embryo transfer can be carried out. This process is usually simple and fast, and takes several minutes. The duration of hormone therapy and fertility cycle regulation is usually about one month.
Embryo culture and cryopreservation
Before transplantation, embryos obtained by patients need to be cultured and evaluated. This process usually takes three to five days.
Embryo culture is a key technology that provides the best conditions for embryo development by simulating the internal environment. The hospital will use advanced culture technology and incubator equipment to monitor the development process of embryos to ensure the quality and stability of embryos.
For redundant embryos, many hospitals have provided frozen storage services. This can provide patients with the opportunity for subsequent embryo transfer, and also increase the probability of successful treatment. The process of embryo freezing usually takes several hours, but embryo freezing can last for a long time.
Follow up observation and further consultation
After transplantation, patients need follow-up observation and further consultation. Generally, patients need to have blood hormone tests within 2 weeks after transplantation to confirm whether pregnancy is successful. If the pregnancy is successful, the patient needs to continue to receive health care guidance in the early pregnancy.
The whole follow-up and follow-up period is usually 2 to 3 months. If the patient fails to get pregnant after the first transfer, the frozen embryo transfer can be carried out again under the guidance of the doctor to extend the treatment cycle.
Summary
In conclusion, the length of treatment cycle of the third generation IVF hospitals will vary according to individual conditions. The pre examination and preparation phase usually takes 2 to 3 months, while the hormone treatment and birth cycle regulation phase usually takes 1 month. Embryo culture and freezing take 3 to 5 days, while follow-up observation and return visit usually take 2 to 3 months. The whole treatment cycle is roughly between half a year and one year. However, it is worth noting that this is only a rough time frame, and the specific time may vary depending on personal circumstances.
