What is IVF

IVF is a human assisted reproductive technology, also known as in vitro fertilization (IVF), which refers to the combination of female eggs and male sperm in vitro, and then transfer the fertilized eggs to the female uterus in order to expect a successful pregnancy and healthy delivery. Test tube baby technology has been widely used worldwide, helping many infertile patients realize their dream of becoming parents.

IVF surgery is usually divided into five main steps: egg collection, sperm extraction, in vitro fertilization, embryo culture and embryo transfer.

Implementation process of IVF

First, female patients need ovarian stimulation therapy to promote ovarian ovulation through the use of hormone drugs, and make the ovary produce multiple follicles at the same time. The doctor will determine an appropriate time for egg collection according to the growth of follicles.

In the process of egg collection, the doctor will use ultrasonic technology to guide and puncture the uterine wall to obtain eggs. The collection process is usually carried out under anesthesia to ensure the patient's comfort.

The collected eggs are then combined with the sperm of the partner or donor in the laboratory for in vitro fertilization. To increase the success rate of fertilization, sperm is injected directly into the egg (microinjection technology).

After successful fertilization, the fertilized eggs are transferred to the culture dish and cultured in the laboratory. This process can last for 2-6 days, during which the embryo will continue to develop into an embryo with transfer potential.

*After that, the doctor will transfer the selected embryo into the female uterus to look forward to the success of pregnancy. Generally, doctors will transfer 2-3 embryos into the uterus to improve the success rate of pregnancy.

How to improve the success rate of IVF

The success rate of IVF is affected by many factors, including female age, egg and sperm quality, uterine health, etc. Here are some ways to improve the success rate of IVF:

Select the appropriate hospital: Choosing a special IVF hospital with rich experience and good reputation can provide high-quality technology and personalized treatment scheme.

Adjust lifestyle: Maintaining an appropriate weight and a balanced diet, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption, reducing caffeine intake, and avoiding excessive exercise and stress all contribute to improving fertility.

Do a good job of ovulation induction treatment: Follow the doctor's instructions, take follicle stimulating hormone on time, and regularly monitor the growth of follicles to ensure a good time for egg collection.

PGS/PGD technology: PGS (preimplantation genetic diagnosis) and PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis) technologies can detect chromosome abnormalities and genetic diseases before embryo transfer to select embryos with high potential.

Frozen embryos: The surplus embryos are frozen for future use. Frozen embryos may be more successful than fresh embryos in some cases, and may reduce further ovarian stimulation and egg collection.

epilogue

IVF is an important assisted reproductive technology, which brings hope and joy to infertile couples by helping them realize their reproductive dreams. To improve the success rate of IVF, patients need to choose appropriate hospitals, adjust their lifestyle and follow reasonable treatment plans under the guidance of doctors. At the same time, auxiliary genetic diagnosis technology and frozen embryo technology can also further improve the possibility of success of IVF.