How long can IVF reach a stable state?
The development of IVF technology has brought good news to many infertile couples, but many people have doubts about how long it will take for IVF to reach a stable state. Stable state refers to the normal state of IVF in the maternal development process, which involves many factors such as embryonic development, transfer cycle, pregnancy process and infant health. This article will elaborate on the stable state of IVF from four aspects: embryo culture, transfer cycle, pregnancy process and infant health.
1. Embryo culture
The embryo culture of test tube baby is an important step before operation. The culture time of the embryo in the test tube is generally 3-5 days, depending on the doctor's advice and the development of the embryo. First, the fertilized egg will undergo the first division and form two cells; Then, these cells will continue to divide and form 4, 8 or more cells; Finally, the embryo further develops into a blastocyst, at which time the embryo is selected and evaluated. With the extension of culture time, the quality of blastocysts will be better, and the probability of selecting normal embryos will also increase. Once the quality of the embryo is determined, the next stage of transplantation can be started.
In the process of embryo culture, the relevant equipment of the hospital and the experience of medical staff play a key role in the development of embryos. Some famous professional reproductive hospitals, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Pediatrics Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, have advanced equipment and senior medical teams, which can ensure that embryos grow in the best environment, thus improving the success rate of IVF to reach a stable state.
2. Migration cycle
The success of IVF is closely related to the selection of transplantation cycle. In general, selecting the appropriate transplantation cycle can increase the probability of IVF reaching a stable state. There are two common transplant cycles: natural cycle and artificial cycle.
Natural cycle refers to the use of women's own ovarian function cycle to carry out embryo transfer. Generally, we need to monitor the ovulation phase and luteal phase to determine the transfer opportunity. This method is suitable for women with normal ovarian function, but they need to wait patiently for the right time, so the cycle will be relatively long.
The artificial cycle is to adjust the ovarian function cycle of women through the use of drugs, so as to carry out embryo transfer at an appropriate time. Artificial cycle can better control the time of transplantation, and it is suitable for cases with abnormal ovarian function or requiring further intervention. Compared with natural cycle, artificial cycle can usually shorten the time for IVF to reach a stable state.
3. Pregnancy process
The pregnancy process after successful IVF transplantation also takes time. Once the embryo is successfully implanted into the mother, pregnancy begins. Generally, the pregnancy cycle is about 40 weeks. During this period, the fetus will go through different stages of development, from a fertilized egg to a healthy baby.
Pregnancy requires pregnant women to maintain good living habits, balanced diet and moderate exercise. The hospital's pregnancy care team will provide regular prenatal examination and consultation to ensure the health of the fetus and pregnant women.
4. Infant health
After IVF reaches a stable state, the healthy growth of the baby is the most important. After the baby is born, the hospital will conduct routine examination and evaluation of the newborn, including height and weight, organ function, genetic disease screening, etc. These tests will help doctors understand whether the baby's growth and development are normal and whether there are potential health problems.
Newborn pediatricians in regular hospitals have rich experience and professional knowledge on infant health, and can provide comprehensive care and advice. They will follow the baby's growth, ensure the baby's health and deal with any problems in a timely manner.
summary
The stability of IVF requires embryo culture, transfer cycle, pregnancy process and infant health. The selection of embryo culture and transfer cycle will directly affect the success rate and time of IVF. The process of pregnancy and the health of infants need comprehensive care and monitoring provided by the hospital. By selecting a regular hospital and a professional medical team, and reasonably planning the treatment and pregnancy process, IVF can reach a stable state and be born smoothly.
