How long does the provincial people's hospital need for test tube babies?

IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can help couples who are difficult to conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, many people have doubts about the whole process of IVF and how long it will take. The following is a detailed analysis of the time needs of IVF in the Provincial People's Hospital from four aspects: preparation stage, egg retrieval and semen preparation, fertilization and embryo culture, and embryo transfer.

Preparation phase

Before starting IVF, couples need to go through a series of tests to determine the suitability of this assisted reproductive technology. This preparation stage mainly includes:

1. Consultation and evaluation: Couples can consult about IVF in the Provincial People's Hospital. The doctor will evaluate its suitability according to personal conditions and provide further suggestions.

2. Examination and treatment: Before determining the suitability of IVF, couples need to carry out a series of physical examinations to ensure that they are in good health. These tests may include blood tests, endocrine tests, ultrasound tests, etc. If there are problems, treatment is sometimes required, such as ovarian stimulation treatment, semen extraction, etc.

3. Psychological support: IVF is a journey full of hope and pressure for couples. Provincial People's Hospital usually provides psychological support for couples to help them cope with emotional fluctuations and stress.

Egg retrieval and semen preparation

After the preparation phase, the doctor will take eggs and prepare semen. This phase usually takes several days:

1. Ovarian stimulation: By injecting ovulation promoting drugs, the ovary will produce more follicles. This process usually lasts for 10 to 12 days, and the doctor will conduct regular ultrasonic examination to determine the growth and development of follicles.

2. Egg retrieval: When the follicle develops to the proper size, the doctor will take the egg. This operation usually takes 15 to 30 minutes and is usually performed under local anesthesia.

3. Semen preparation: At the same time, the man needs to provide fresh semen samples. The doctor will process the semen and screen out sperm with good quantity and quality.

Fertilization and embryo culture

After the preparation of eggs and semen, the doctor will carry out the process of fertilization and embryo culture. This phase usually takes 3-5 days:

1. Fertilization: The retrieved eggs are fertilized with sperm in vitro, usually using conventional IVF or ICSI technology. The doctor will observe the fertilization and determine the quantity and quality of the fertilized eggs.

2. Embryo culture: After fertilization, the embryo will be cultured in the laboratory. Doctors will regularly evaluate and screen out embryos with developmental potential for transplantation.

3. PGT detection (optional): Additional time may be required if couples need pre implantation genetic testing. This can help eliminate chromosome abnormalities or genetic diseases and improve the success rate of embryo transfer.

embryo transfer

At the end of the embryo culture period, doctors will carry out embryo transfer. This process is relatively simple and usually takes only a few minutes:

1. Embryo selection: Doctors will select * suitable embryos for implantation according to embryo quality and development.

2. Migration: Embryo transfer via vagina or abdomen. This process is usually performed under local anesthesia without hospitalization.

3. Rest and waiting: After transplantation, the couple need to take a rest and follow the doctor's advice. After that, they had to wait about two weeks for a pregnancy test.

Summary

To sum up, the time demand of IVF in the Provincial People's Hospital can be divided into four aspects: preparation stage, egg retrieval and semen preparation, fertilization and embryo culture, and embryo transfer. Depending on individual circumstances, the whole process may take weeks to months. However, it should be noted that each couple's situation is unique and the time required will be different. Therefore, it is recommended that couples consult and evaluate with professional doctors in the Provincial People's Hospital in detail to understand their own conditions and specific time needs.