How long is the treatment cycle of test tube babies in Guangdong Province?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that can help couples who cannot conceive naturally for various reasons to achieve their reproductive aspirations. In some professional medical institutions in Guangdong Province, the treatment cycle of IVF generally covers the following aspects:
First aspect: preparation for pregnancy
Before starting IVF treatment, couples need to have a comprehensive physical examination and relevant reproductive function tests. The doctor will evaluate the fertility of the couple and formulate the corresponding treatment plan. This phase usually takes weeks or even months.
The first is the physical preparation of the woman. She needs to carry out a detailed gynecological examination, including uterine morphology, endometrial thickness, ovarian function, etc. If there are other health problems, such as endocrine disorders or uterine abnormalities, additional treatment may be required.
For men, semen analysis is essential to assess the quantity and quality of sperm. If sperm is abnormal, further examination and treatment may be required.
The second aspect: ovulation promotion and egg collection
Once the couple is physically ready, the doctor will conduct ovulation induction treatment for women to increase the number of ovulation in the ovary. This usually involves the use of drugs to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple follicles.
When the ovary ovulates to the best state, the doctor will take ultrasound guided ovarian puncture to collect mature eggs from the ovary. This process is usually completed in about a month.
Eggs are usually collected in the operating room, and patients will receive general anesthesia or local anesthesia. Doctors use a slender needle to puncture the ovary, take out the eggs, and send them to the laboratory for subsequent treatment.
Third aspect: sperm treatment and embryo culture
In the laboratory, doctors will artificially fertilize the collected sperm with the woman's egg, that is, the formation of the embryo. The fertilized eggs will be cultured until they become fertile embryos.
Generally speaking, embryo culture lasts for 5-6 days. Doctors will select the best time point for transplantation according to the characteristics and quality of the embryo.
In addition, if the couple has specific genetic defects or chromosomal abnormalities, doctors may conduct embryonic genetic diagnosis (PGD) to screen and select healthy embryos.
Fourth aspect: embryo transfer and observation
After the completion of embryo culture, doctors will transfer high-quality embryos back to the woman's uterus. This process is usually painless and does not require hospitalization. After transplantation, women need to rest properly and avoid strenuous exercise and pressure. Within a few weeks after transplantation, doctors will conduct blood tests and ultrasound tests to confirm whether the pregnancy is successful.
In general, the treatment cycle of IVF in Guangdong Province takes about 3-6 months. This time varies according to individual physical conditions and treatment plans.
summary
The treatment cycle of IVF in Guangdong Province can be roughly divided into several stages: pregnancy preparation, ovulation promotion and egg collection, sperm treatment and embryo culture, embryo transfer and observation. The whole process usually takes 3-6 months. Through the application of these technologies, many couples have successfully achieved their dream of childbearing.
