Details of IVF process: How to prepare IVF?
IVF technology provides an opportunity for couples who cannot conceive naturally to become parents. IVF is a kind of assisted reproduction technology, which can achieve the goal of pregnancy and reproduction by culturing the fertilized eggs in vitro to a certain stage, and then implanting healthy embryos into the mother. The following is the detailed process and preparations of IVF.
1、 Medical examination and evaluation
Before preparing for IVF, couples need to undergo a series of medical examinations and assessments to ensure that IVF is suitable for use. These inspections usually include the following aspects:
1. Examination of reproductive organs and hormone levels of both spouses.
2. Morphological and structural examination of the woman's uterus and ovary.
3. Semen analysis of the man.
4. Screening of genetic diseases in couples.
Through these examinations and assessments, doctors can understand the reproductive health of couples and judge the success rate and feasibility of IVF.
2、 Selection of assisted reproductive technology
Select appropriate assisted reproductive technology according to the specific conditions of the couple and the doctor's suggestions. Common assisted reproductive technologies include:
1. In vitro fertilization (IVF): combine the egg and sperm in the laboratory, and implant the embryo into the mother after successful fertilization.
2. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI): single sperm is directly injected into the egg to improve the fertilization rate.
3. Cryopreservation of fertilized egg embryos (frozen embryo transfer): freeze the surplus healthy embryos for subsequent transfer.
According to the couple's situation and the doctor's advice, selecting the most suitable technology can improve the success rate of IVF.
3、 Prepare for physical condition
Before the actual IVF process, couples need to make some physical and psychological preparations:
1. The woman needs to adjust her physique and maintain good living habits, such as reasonable diet, moderate exercise and adequate sleep.
2. Couples should avoid factors affecting reproductive health, such as tobacco, alcohol, drugs, etc.
3. It can accept some auxiliary treatments, such as TCM recuperation, acupuncture, massage, etc., to improve the function of the reproductive system.
4. Be mentally prepared to face potential pressure and challenges with your partner.
Good physical and mental status is conducive to improving the success rate of IVF.
4、 Implement IVF technology
IVF technology generally includes the following steps:
1. Receiving ovulation guidance: promote the ovulation of the woman's ovary through hormone therapy, and increase the chance of pregnancy.
2. Egg collection: At the best time after ovulation, doctors collect eggs through intrauterine ultrasound and puncture technology.
3. Fertilization and culture: put the collected eggs and sperm in a culture dish, and culture them after successful fertilization, usually 3-5 days.
4. Embryo implantation: Doctors implant healthy embryos into the woman's uterus.
5. Monitoring during pregnancy: After pregnancy, the doctor will conduct regular monitoring during pregnancy to ensure the healthy development of embryos.
The whole IVF process requires patience and scientific and technological support, but it also brings new hope to couples who cannot conceive naturally.
Summary
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can achieve the goal of pregnancy and reproduction by cultivating embryos in vitro and implanting them into the mother. Preparation of IVF includes medical examination and evaluation, selection of assisted reproductive technology, preparation of physical condition and implementation of IVF technology. Couples need to work closely with doctors to maintain a good physical and mental state in order to improve the success rate of IVF. IVF technology provides a chance for couples who cannot conceive naturally to become parents.
