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In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology, which is used to help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. Here we will introduce how to carry out IVF from four aspects.
1. Consultation and evaluation
The husband and wife should first go to a professional hospital for consultation and evaluation. The doctor will ask the couple about their reproductive history, family genetic history and treatment experience in detail. Then, the doctor will carry out a series of physical examinations and examinations, including checking the ovarian function of the woman, endometrial thickness and semen quality of the man. According to the evaluation results, the doctor will give a specific treatment plan.
If the couple meets the conditions for IVF, the doctor will further explain the whole process and possible risks and complications. Both husband and wife need to sign an informed consent form to ensure that they fully understand and agree to carry out IVF.
2. Ovulation guidance and egg retrieval
In order to increase the probability of pregnancy, the woman needs to conduct ovulation guidance. Control the ovulation process of the ovary by injecting ovulation promoting drugs, so as to collect multiple mature eggs at the best time. During this process, the doctor will conduct pelvic ultrasound examination and blood test regularly to monitor the development of follicles and hormone levels.
Generally, when the follicle develops to the ideal size, the doctor will make an appointment to take the egg. During the operation, doctors inject needles through the vagina to puncture the ovary and extract eggs. This process usually requires local anesthesia, which generally does not cause severe pain. After the eggs are taken, they will be sent to the laboratory immediately for maturity assessment.
3. Fertilization and embryo culture
In the laboratory, in vitro fertilization (IVF) or embryo transfer (ICSI) is generally used to combine eggs and sperm. Through special culture medium and constant temperature, the environment in the uterus is simulated to promote egg fertilization and embryo development.
On the first day after fertilization, the doctor will observe whether the egg is successfully fertilized and forms a fertilized egg. From the next day, the doctor will regularly check the development of the embryo. Usually from the third to the fifth day, the embryo development reaches the best state, and the embryo with the most development potential can be selected for transfer.
4. Embryo transfer and pregnancy observation
Embryo transfer is to place a well developed embryo into the woman's uterus in order to achieve pregnancy. Doctors usually choose one or two of the best developed embryos for transplantation, and the rest can be frozen.
Embryo transfer is usually a short and painless process that does not require local anesthesia. The doctor will use a thin tube to send the embryo into the uterine cavity through the cervix. After transplantation, the woman needs to pay attention to rest, avoid strenuous exercise and mood fluctuations, which will help improve the probability of pregnancy.
After about two weeks, the woman can have a pregnancy test. If the pregnancy is successful, further pregnancy observation will be carried out by the doctor until the embryo is fully developed into a healthy baby.
Summary
Through detailed consultation and evaluation, ovulation guidance and egg retrieval, fertilization and embryo culture, embryo transfer and pregnancy observation, IVF provides an opportunity for couples who cannot conceive naturally to realize their reproductive dreams. Although the whole process may face some risks and complications, the success rate is quite high after careful operation and nursing by professional medical teams.
