How to carry out embryo transfer when IVF enters the cycle
IVF is a common method of assisted reproductive technology. It helps infertile couples achieve their fertility aspirations by cultivating fertilized eggs in the laboratory and then transplanting healthy embryos into the mother's womb. Embryo transfer is one of the key links in the whole IVF process. The cycle of IVF embryo transfer will be introduced in detail below.
Embryo culture
Embryo culture is required before IVF embryo transfer. Embryo culture is usually carried out on the third day after in vitro fertilization. The laboratory in the hospital will evaluate the fertilized eggs and select healthy embryos for transplantation. The environment for embryo culture should maintain constant temperature, humidity and oxygen concentration to ensure the normal development of embryos. In the process of culture, the doctor will judge the quality of the embryo according to the morphology of the embryo and the indicators such as the uniformity of its inner packaging, the number of cells and the degree of cell development.
Usually, doctors will choose healthy embryos that are well developed on the third day for transplantation, which can better ensure the implantation rate and pregnancy success rate of embryos.
Preparation before embryo transfer
Before embryo transfer, doctors need to conduct a series of examinations and evaluations on patients to ensure the safety and success of the transfer. Common examinations include endometrial measurement, blood hormone detection, endometrial biopsy, etc. Through these examinations, doctors can evaluate the development of endometrium and whether the hormone level is normal, and exclude other factors that are not suitable for transplantation.
In addition, in order to improve the success rate of transplantation, doctors will also give patients appropriate adjuvant drug treatment, such as progesterone supplementation, anticoagulant treatment, etc., to promote the development of endometrium and reduce the risk of uterine contraction.
Embryo transfer operation
Embryo transfer is usually carried out in women's natural or artificial cycles. On the day of transplantation, patients need to come to the hospital on an empty stomach for cleaning and disinfection. Doctors use a slender catheter to carefully transfer healthy embryos into the patient's uterus. This process usually requires no anesthesia and is not too painful.
After embryo transfer, patients need a period of rest and observation to ensure the smooth implantation of embryos. The doctor will also give appropriate auxiliary treatment and care according to the patient's situation.
summary
IVF embryo transfer is a complex and sophisticated medical technology, involving embryo culture, transfer preparation and transfer operation. Through embryo culture, doctors can select the healthiest embryos for transplantation. Before transplantation, doctors will conduct a comprehensive assessment and preparation for patients to ensure the safety and success of transplantation. The transfer operation requires the fine skills of doctors and the cooperation of patients. After embryo transfer, a period of rest and observation is needed. In short, IVF embryo transfer provides an effective method for infertile couples to realize their reproductive dreams.
