What is maternal and child test tube baby
Maternal and child test tube baby is an assisted reproductive technology, also known as test tube baby, which is used to help couples unable to conceive in a natural way to achieve their reproductive aspirations. This technology uses the methods of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer to combine sperm and eggs in a test tube. After culture and development, healthy embryos are implanted into women's uterus to achieve pregnancy.
Process Overview
The process of IVF for women and children can be roughly divided into five stages: preparation for pregnancy, ovarian stimulation, preparation of eggs and sperm, embryo culture and transfer, and pregnancy testing. The following will introduce these five stages in detail.
Detailed process
1. Pregnancy preparation
Before carrying out test tube babies for women and children, couples need to carry out a series of physical examinations, including menstruation cycle and ovarian function tests for women, semen analysis for men, etc. The doctor will also make detailed inquiries and assessments based on the specific conditions of the couple to develop personalized treatment plans.
At the same time, couples also need to receive psychological counseling, understand the relevant knowledge of IVF, identify the risks and uncertainties of treatment, and be prepared for the possible results in the future.
2. Ovarian stimulation
Ovarian stimulation is a key step in the process of IVF. Through the use of ovulation promoting drugs, the ovary can produce multiple follicles, increasing the chances of taking eggs. The doctor will conduct regular ultrasound and blood tests to monitor the growth of follicles and adjust the dose of follicle stimulating drugs.
After stimulation, ovulation promoting drugs will be injected to promote follicle maturation. At this time, by controlling the time of follicle maturation, we can improve the success rate and reduce the risk of egg abortion.
3. Egg taking and sperm preparation
After ovarian stimulation, the doctor will collect eggs at an appropriate time. This is a minor operation, usually painless treatment. Doctors will use ultrasound and puncture technology to remove the eggs and then combine them with sperm.
Sperm can be obtained through natural defecation, artificial defecation or sperm extraction surgery (if there is sperm problem). The spermatozoa obtained need to be processed in the laboratory, and the best quality sperm should be selected to combine with the egg.
4. Embryo culture and transplantation
After the sperm and egg are combined, in vitro fertilization or microinjection technology will be carried out to promote the fertilization process. The fertilized eggs will be cultured in the laboratory, which usually takes several days. Doctors will choose the best time to transplant according to the development of the embryo.
Embryo transfer is a simple operation. Doctors can implant the embryo into the mother's uterus through a catheter in a painless state. Usually, multiple embryos will be inserted to improve the chance of successful pregnancy. After transplantation, women need to have a rest and continue to take progesterone and other drugs to help embryo implantation.
5. Pregnancy test
About two weeks after transplantation, women can have a pregnancy test to confirm whether they have successfully conceived. If the test result is positive, it means that the pregnancy is successful. At this time, women need to go to the hospital regularly for pregnancy inspection to ensure the healthy development of embryos.
Whether the maternal and child test tube baby process needs invasive operation
The operation involved in the process of maternal and child IVF is invasive, but it belongs to medical operation, and will not cause severe stimulation and injury to the body. Generally speaking, these operations are carried out in a painless state, and doctors will try to reduce the pain and discomfort of patients.
Of course, everyone's experience and feelings are different. Some women may feel slight discomfort, such as abdominal distension and a small amount of abdominal pain during egg retrieval. However, these discomfort usually subsides quickly after the treatment.
To sum up, the operation involved in the process of maternal and child IVF can be regarded as an auxiliary treatment. Although it is somewhat invasive, it can help couples who cannot conceive in a natural way to achieve their reproductive aspirations. Doctors will take appropriate measures and auxiliary means to reduce the pain and discomfort of patients, improve the success rate of treatment, and enable couples to successfully welcome the arrival of new life.
Summary
Maternal and child test tube baby is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations through artificial means. The process of this technology includes five stages: pregnancy preparation, ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval and sperm preparation, embryo culture and transplantation, and pregnancy detection. Although there are some invasive operations, doctors will try to reduce the discomfort of patients and improve the success rate of treatment through corresponding measures. Test tube babies for women and children provide a hope for couples who cannot conceive naturally, so that they can realize their dream of becoming parents.
