Chongqing MCH IVF: How long does IVF take?

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How long does IVF take?

IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which provides an opportunity for couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, many people have many doubts about the process and time of IVF. In this article, we will elaborate on how long IVF takes from four aspects.

Aspect 1: Preliminary preparation

Before IVF treatment, doctors usually carry out a series of examinations on couples to determine the causes and develop treatment plans. These tests may include blood tests, ultrasound and endoscopy. Generally speaking, the preparatory phase may take weeks or months, depending on the couple's personal circumstances.

Once the treatment plan is determined, the next step is to prepare eggs and sperm. Generally, female patients need to receive ovulation promoting drug treatment to increase egg production. This process usually takes 10 to 14 days, and then requires egg collection surgery.

The whole preparatory phase may take two to three months.

Aspect 2: The cycle of IVF

The cycle of IVF includes ovulation induction, egg collection, sperm removal, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer.

The first is the ovulation induction process, which usually takes 10 to 14 days. Then came the egg collection operation, which took about 20 to 30 minutes. The eggs will be fertilized with sperm in vitro, which usually takes 24 to 48 hours. Finally, the embryos will be cultured in the laboratory for several days before being transferred.

The whole IVF cycle usually takes 3 to 6 weeks. However, each couple's situation is different, and the duration of the cycle will vary.

Aspect 3: Waiting for results

After embryo transfer, couples need to wait for the results. This waiting time can be very long, usually between 2 and 3 weeks. During this period, couples need to keep their body and mood relaxed and avoid excessive tension and anxiety.

Sometimes, the first transplant may not be successful, and couples may need a second or third IVF cycle. This will increase the time of the whole process.

Aspect 4: Success rate and individual differences

The success rate of IVF decreased with age. Generally, the success rate is between 30 and 40%, but it may be lower for older couples or couples with other fertility problems.

In addition, the individual differences of each couple will also affect the time of IVF. Some couples may successfully conceive on their first attempt, while others may need to try several times to succeed.

Summary

To sum up, the time required for IVF depends on many factors, including early preparation, steps of IVF cycle, waiting time for results and individual differences. Each couple's situation is unique, so the time of IVF will be different. If couples decide to take IVF treatment, they should have a detailed discussion and consultation with the doctor to understand the time and steps of the whole process.