Time required for Shantou IVF treatment
As an assisted reproductive technology, IVF technology provides a chance for couples who are unable to conceive naturally due to various reasons. However, the treatment time of Shantou IVF varies according to individual differences and different treatment schemes. The time required for treatment of Shantou IVF will be described in detail below from the aspects of treatment preparation, treatment process, success rate and treatment cycle.
1、 Treatment preparation stage
Before IVF treatment, couples need to undergo a series of examinations and evaluations to determine whether IVF is suitable for them. This phase usually takes weeks or even months. First, the doctor will conduct a comprehensive physical examination of the couple, including gynecological examination and male semen analysis. Then, couples need to carry out some genetic tests and reproductive system tests, such as tubal patency tests, endometrial thickness tests, etc. In addition, couples also need to accept lifestyle adjustments, such as smoking cessation, healthy diet, etc. The time of the whole treatment preparation phase depends on the specific situation of the couple and the hospital arrangement.
Next, the couple needs to choose an appropriate treatment plan. According to the age of the couple, the condition of the reproductive system and the doctor's advice, different treatment methods such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracellular sperm injection (ICSI) can be selected. The doctor will make a treatment plan according to the specific situation of the couple, including medication plan, time for egg retrieval and embryo transfer. The whole treatment preparation period is about 2-3 months.
2、 Stage of treatment process
The treatment process is the core stage of IVF treatment. During the treatment, women need to receive drugs to promote ovulation, so as to promote their ovaries to produce more eggs. Next, the doctor will collect the eggs and use a needle to remove the eggs in the operating room. This process usually takes 10-20 minutes and is a minimally invasive surgery. After the eggs are taken out, they are fertilized in vitro or ICSI with male sperm to form fertilized eggs. The fertilized eggs will be cultured in the laboratory for 2-5 days until they reach the embryonic state. Finally, the embryo is transferred to the woman's uterus for pregnancy.
The whole treatment process usually takes 3-6 weeks. Among them, the time required for follicular development and egg collection is short, perhaps only a few days. However, the culture of fertilized eggs and embryo transfer take a long time. Generally speaking, embryos are cultured for 2-5 days, and then the most promising embryos are selected for transplantation. After embryo transfer, women's blood progesterone test should be carried out about 10-14 days to confirm whether the pregnancy is successful.
3、 Success rate
The success rate of IVF treatment varies with many factors, including the age of the couple, the health status of the reproductive system, the doctor's experience, and the treatment plan. According to the data of Shantou City Hospital, the success rate of IVF treatment at the Delphi IVF Test Tube Infant Center in Shantou is between 30% and 50%. However, it should be noted that not every treatment can be successful, and sometimes it may require multiple attempts.
4、 Treatment cycle
Treatment cycle refers to the time required to complete one IVF treatment. Clinically, multiple cycles of treatment are often required to successfully conceive. According to statistics, about 50% of patients successfully become pregnant after the first attempt, while other patients may need multiple cycles of treatment. There is usually an interval between each cycle so that women's bodies can fully recover. Therefore, the whole treatment cycle may take six months to one year.
To sum up, the treatment time of Shantou IVF depends on individual differences and different treatment schemes. The treatment preparation phase may take 2-3 months, the treatment process phase may take 3-6 weeks, and the success rate is between 30% - 50%. It may take half a year to complete a treatment cycle. For couples who want to get a baby through IVF, they need to be patient and persistent, and treat under the guidance of doctors.
