Hexi IVF: How long does the whole process of IVF take?
IVF technology is a widely used assisted reproductive technology, which can help many couples realize their dreams of becoming parents. There are many famous hospitals in Hexi area that provide IVF services. How long will the whole process of IVF take? The following will elaborate on this issue from many aspects.
Preliminary preparation stage
The whole process of IVF needs to start from preliminary preparation. First, couples need to carry out genetic testing and physical examination under the guidance of doctors to determine any possible infertility factors. This phase usually takes about one month. According to the examination results, the doctor will develop a personalized treatment plan.
Then, women enter the next stage, the ovulation induction stage. Usually, doctors will give women ovulation drugs to promote the ovarian production of multiple eggs. This stage lasts about 10 to 14 days, during which the doctor will regularly monitor the ovarian response and adjust the drug dose. Once the ovaries are fully developed, the doctor will arrange an egg retrieval operation.
Egg retrieval is an important step in IVF. During the operation, doctors use a slender straw guided by ultrasound to extract mature eggs from the ovary. This operation is usually completed within 10 to 20 minutes, and can be performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia. After taking eggs, women need to rest for a period of time to recover and continue other treatment steps.
Fertilization and transplantation stage
After taking the eggs, the doctor will culture the eggs and sperm together in the laboratory to make fertilization happen. This process is called in vitro fertilization (IVF) or egg assisted pregnancy (ICSI), and doctors decide which method to use according to the actual situation. The fertilized egg will develop into an embryo.
Embryo culture usually lasts for 3 to 5 days, during which the doctor will observe the development of the embryo and select the embryo most likely to be implanted successfully. Doctors then place embryos in the womb, a process called embryo transfer. Embryo transfer is usually carried out on the third or fifth day after egg retrieval.
The whole process of fertilization and transplantation usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks, during which the doctor will give women appropriate hormone drugs to help the embryo implantation. Once successfully implanted, women will continue to take hormone drugs to maintain pregnancy.
Pregnancy monitoring stage
Since embryo transfer, women need to be monitored for pregnancy. The doctor will conduct regular blood and ultrasound examinations to ensure the normal development of the embryo and the success of pregnancy. Pregnancy testing usually starts from the 10th day after transplantation until the healthy development of the embryo is determined. This phase usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks.
summary
The whole process of IVF usually takes about 2 months, and the specific time varies according to individual differences and treatment plans of different hospitals. The preliminary preparation stage, fertilization and transplantation stage and pregnancy monitoring stage together constitute the process of IVF. No matter how long it takes, IVF technology provides a promising choice for couples who cannot conceive naturally, helping them realize their dream of becoming parents.
