How to achieve the goal of IVF by cultivating mature follicles
Test tube baby technology is a way to help infertile couples achieve their reproductive aspirations. Among them, the cultivation of mature follicles is one of the key links to the success of IVF. This article will elaborate on how to achieve the goal of IVF by cultivating mature follicles from the following four aspects.
1. External hormone therapy
In vitro hormone therapy is one of the important steps to cultivate mature follicles. First of all, doctors will develop personalized hormone treatment plans according to the patient's condition and physical condition. Patients need to follow the doctor's instructions for hormone injection to promote the growth and development of eggs. These hormones can stimulate the ovary to produce more follicles and increase the number of eggs.
Secondly, doctors will conduct regular ultrasound and blood tests to monitor the growth of follicles and hormone levels. According to the examination results, the doctor will adjust the hormone treatment program to obtain the best follicular development. After a period of hormone treatment, the follicle can usually reach the appropriate size and be ready for egg collection.
Finally, patients need to follow the doctor's recommendations for egg collection surgery. Doctors will collect follicles at the right time to obtain mature eggs. The eggs collected will be used in the subsequent IVF process.
2. Accurately control the cultivation environment
In the process of IVF, the culture environment of follicles is crucial. Normal culture environment can provide sufficient nutrition and oxygen supply to ensure the normal development of follicles. The hospital needs to be equipped with advanced incubator and related equipment to ensure the stability of the training environment.
During the cultivation process, the doctor will regularly detect the temperature, pH value, nutrient concentration and other indicators of the culture medium, and make necessary adjustments. At the same time, doctors also monitor the growth of follicles to ensure that they continue to develop in the culture environment. In the expected time, the follicle can usually reach the mature stage and be ready for the next step.
3. Carefully operate egg collection and fertilization
Egg collection and fertilization are key steps for IVF success. Doctors need to be careful when collecting eggs to ensure that follicles and eggs are not damaged. The collected eggs will be sent to the laboratory for cell classification and quality assessment.
Then, the doctor will fertilize the patient's sperm and eggs in vitro. High quality sperm will be selected for fertilization to improve fertilization rate and embryo quality. The fertilized egg will continue to be cultivated in the incubator until it develops into the blastocyst stage.
4. Blastocyst implantation and pregnancy monitoring
Implantation of blastocysts is the last step of IVF. The doctor will select the best blastocyst for implantation to improve the pregnancy success rate. Implantation surgery is generally painless, and patients need to rest for a period of time to recover.
Pregnancy monitoring is an important link to ensure the success of IVF. The doctor will conduct regular blood tests and ultrasound examinations to confirm the development of pregnancy. If the pregnancy is established, the doctor will continue to provide appropriate medical guidance and support until delivery.
Summary
Through in vitro hormone therapy, precise control of the culture environment, careful operation of egg collection and fertilization, as well as implantation of blastocysts and pregnancy monitoring and other key steps, couples can achieve the goal of IVF. Test tube baby technology plays an important role in modern medicine, bringing new hope to infertile couples.
