How long will it take for the third generation IVF to meet the requirements?
The third generation of IVF refers to the process of cultivating fertilized eggs to a certain stage of embryonic development through assisted reproductive technology, and then implanting them into the uterus to complete pregnancy. So, how long will it take to meet the conditions for the third generation of IVF? The following will be elaborated from four aspects.
Aspect 1: Physical condition
Before IVF, both husband and wife need to have a comprehensive physical examination. Women need to ensure normal ovarian function and ovulation ability, and the endometrium should have normal thickness and blood supply; Men need to check whether the quality and quantity of sperm are normal. In addition, the couple also need to rule out other potential causes of infertility, such as pelvic inflammation, tubal obstruction, etc. The whole physical examination process usually takes 1-2 months.
On the premise of good health, the next step is to develop a treatment plan for IVF.
Aspect 2: Formulation of treatment plan
The treatment plan of IVF needs to be determined according to the specific conditions of both husband and wife. It usually includes selecting appropriate ovulation promoting drugs, ovarian stimulation programs, and determining the time for egg retrieval. The process of formulating the treatment plan requires multiple communications and exchanges between doctors and patients, which usually takes 1-2 weeks.
After the treatment plan is formulated, the preparation for ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval can be carried out.
Aspect 3: ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval
Before IVF, women need to receive ovarian stimulation treatment to increase the quantity and quality of ovulation. This process usually starts on the 2-3 days after menstruation, and lasts about 10-12 days. After ovarian stimulation, doctors will determine the development of follicles through ultrasonic examination and blood test, so as to determine the time of egg retrieval.
Egg retrieval is usually performed when the follicles are mature, and general anesthesia is required. This operation usually lasts for 30-60 minutes. After the operation, you need to rest for 1-2 days to recover. The whole process takes about 2-3 weeks.
Aspect 4: Embryo implantation and pregnancy
After the egg retrieval operation, the doctor will fertilize the obtained eggs and sperm in vitro and cultivate them into embryos. The time of embryo culture is generally 3-5 days, and then select high-quality embryos for implantation into the uterus. After implantation, it needs to wait about two weeks for pregnancy testing.
Through the above steps, the couple can finally look forward to welcoming their own IVF babies. The whole process, from physical examination to treatment plan formulation, to ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval, to embryo implantation and pregnancy, takes about 2-3 months.
Summary
The time required for the third generation of IVF to reach the conditions depends on the physical conditions of the couple, the formulation of treatment plans, ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval, as well as embryo implantation and pregnancy. The whole process usually takes 2-3 months. However, each couple's situation is different and may vary. Therefore, the specific time should be determined according to the actual situation and the doctor's suggestions.
