How long is the treatment cycle of test tube babies in Run Run Shaw Hospital?
Run Run Shaw Hospital is a comprehensive hospital located in Hong Kong, providing various high-quality medical services. Among them, IVF treatment is one of its characteristics. Test tube baby is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which enables infertile couples to have the opportunity to realize their desire to have children. However, the length of IVF treatment cycle will be affected by many factors. The following will elaborate on the treatment cycle of IVF in Shaw Hospital from different perspectives.
1. Preliminary preparation stage
First of all, before IVF treatment, the doctors of Run Run Shaw Hospital will conduct a comprehensive physical assessment and medical record analysis of the couple to determine the treatment indications and the best plan. This process usually includes checking the quality of male semen, female ovarian function, uterine condition and other related factors.
Secondly, doctors may recommend couples to take a series of adjuvant treatments to improve fertility. For example, for women, they may take hormone therapy to promote follicular development; For men, they may need to improve sperm quality. This stage is usually not too long, about one to two months.
Finally, the doctor will determine the treatment plan of IVF according to the specific situation of the couple, including which assisted reproductive technology to use, which drugs to use, and the length of the treatment cycle. The time of this stage will also vary according to individual differences.
2. Egg taking and fertilization stage
Once the IVF treatment plan is determined, the couple will enter the stage of egg retrieval and fertilization. This process usually needs to be carried out during female ovulation. First, women will receive hormone therapy to promote the development of multiple follicles. Later, doctors will use ultrasound guided puncture technology to remove the mature eggs.
When the female eggs are taken out, the male needs to provide fresh or frozen sperm. Run Run Shaw Hospital usually combines sperm with egg by in vitro fertilization (IVF) or single sperm injection (ICSI) to increase the success rate of fertilization.
The whole process of egg retrieval and fertilization takes several hours, but for couples, they need to wait for a period of time to ensure the development and quality of the fertilized eggs.
3. Stage of embryo transfer and pregnancy monitoring
After the eggs are taken and fertilized, the doctor will evaluate the quantity and quality of the embryos and discuss with the couple the transfer time of the embryos. Embryo transfer is usually painless and very simple. Generally, doctors will transfer the embryo to the female uterus to help couples achieve pregnancy.
After the embryo transfer is completed, couples need to wait again for the results of pregnancy. Generally, you need to wait 10-14 days for pregnancy monitoring to check whether the pregnancy is successful. During this period, couples should avoid strenuous exercise and psychological pressure, and maintain a good attitude.
4. Pregnancy results and follow-up treatment
Finally, according to the results of pregnancy monitoring, the doctor will tell the couple whether the pregnancy was successful. If the pregnancy is successful, the doctor will arrange follow-up pregnancy inspection and care to ensure the health of the fetus and mother.
However, if the pregnancy is not successful, the doctor of Run Run Shaw Hospital will further discuss the reason with the couple and develop a follow-up treatment plan according to individual conditions to improve the chance of successful pregnancy.
Summary
The treatment cycle of test tube babies in Run Run Shaw Hospital varies from individual to individual. From the initial preparation to the final pregnancy results, the whole process usually takes several months. The success rate of IVF treatment is highly dependent on the equipment and experience of the hospital, the physical condition of the couple and other relevant factors. Through the process of gradually activating and promoting fertility, Run Run Shaw Hospital has provided hope and gospel for infertile couples.
