Treatment cycle of test tube babies for women and children
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology. For some couples who cannot conceive naturally, it provides an opportunity to realize their reproductive dreams. The treatment cycle of IVF usually includes the following stages:
1. Preliminary preparation: Before starting IVF treatment, couples usually need to carry out a series of examinations to determine whether it is suitable for IVF. These examinations include the woman's ovarian function, uterine morphology and endometrial thickness, as well as the man's sperm quality and quantity. At the same time, couples also need genetic and genetic counseling to assess potential genetic risks.
2. Ovulation monitoring: In the IVF treatment cycle, women usually receive ovulation promoting drugs to promote ovarian function and increase egg production. During this period, the doctor will check the woman regularly to monitor the growth of follicles and the thickness of endometrium.
3. Egg collection: Once the follicle grows to a mature stage, the doctor will arrange an egg collection operation. This is usually done 36 hours before the ovulation of the woman. During the operation, the doctor uses painless anesthesia to puncture the slender needle into the ovary through the vagina to extract the mature eggs.
4. Embryo culture and transplantation: After the eggs are collected, the doctor will fertilize the collected eggs and sperm in vitro to form a fertilized egg. Subsequently, the fertilized eggs will be cultured in the laboratory, usually in the incubator at 37 ℃. The culture time is usually 3-5 days, and the doctor will decide the best transfer time according to the quality and development of the embryo.
5. Follow up luteal support: After embryo transfer, the woman usually needs luteal support treatment to help the endometrium form a suitable environment and promote embryo implantation. This usually includes the use of progesterone or other luteal support drugs until a successful pregnancy is confirmed.
Timing of test tube babies for women and children
The IVF treatment cycle usually requires a certain amount of time to complete. The following is the general schedule of test tube babies for women and children:
1. Preparation time: It usually takes several weeks for a series of examinations and consultations to ensure that couples meet the conditions for IVF.
2. Monitoring of ovulation cycle: In the monitoring phase of ovulation cycle, the woman needs to conduct cervical mucus examination, blood hormone detection and ultrasonic monitoring every few days to ensure the growth of eggs and the accurate time of ovulation. This process usually takes one to two weeks.
3. Egg collection: Egg collection is usually performed within 36 hours before ovulation. The operation itself only takes 30 minutes to 1 hour, but the whole process, including preparation and recovery, takes about half a day.
4. Embryo culture and transfer: The time of embryo culture is usually 3-5 days. According to the development of the embryo, the doctor will determine the best transfer time during this period. Embryo transfer itself only takes a few minutes, but the whole process, including preparation and recovery, usually takes 1 to 2 days.
5. Pregnancy confirmation: after embryo transfer, the woman needs to have a blood HCG test about two weeks later to determine whether the pregnancy is successful.
summary
The treatment cycle of maternal and child IVF generally includes preliminary preparation, ovulation monitoring, egg collection, embryo culture and transplantation, and subsequent luteal support. The whole treatment process needs a certain amount of time to complete, including several weeks of preparation, 1-2 weeks of ovulation cycle monitoring, half a day of egg collection and 1-2 days of embryo transfer. Through IVF technology, many couples have realized their dreams and helped them usher in healthy babies.
