How long does IVF surgery take?
IVF surgery, also known as assisted reproductive technology, is a way to help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. This operation has been widely used in hospitals around the world. However, many people do not know much about the time and process of IVF surgery. This article will elaborate on the timing of IVF surgery and related issues from four aspects.
Preparation before operation
The first step of IVF surgery is to carry out a series of examinations and assessments to ensure that the couple is healthy and meet the conditions for surgery. These examinations usually include the assessment of endometrial thickness, ovarian function and ovulation in women, and sperm quality in men. In addition, couples also need to carry out genetic testing to exclude the risk of genetic diseases.
The preparation before surgery usually takes several weeks, depending on the arrangement of the hospital and the physical condition of the couple. Generally speaking, the time of this stage is flexible, and the doctor will make a schedule according to personal conditions.
Egg retrieval process
In IVF surgery, women need to take eggs to obtain eggs. This process needs to be carried out at a specific time in the female ovulation cycle. Usually, when women ovulate in the natural cycle, doctors will determine the best time through ultrasonic monitoring.
The egg retrieval operation needs to be carried out in the operating room and equipped with a professional medical team. Local anesthesia or general anesthesia is generally adopted for the operation, depending on the specific arrangement of the hospital. The whole process usually does not exceed 30 minutes, but may vary depending on personal circumstances.
Fertilized embryo culture
After taking the eggs, the doctor will put the fertilized eggs and sperm in the culture dish for in vitro fertilization or ICSI (single sperm injection) technology to promote the fertilization process. Petri dishes are usually kept at a constant temperature and environment for a certain period of time.
The culture time of the fertilized embryo is generally 3-5 days, and the doctor will decide the best culture time according to the quality and quantity of the fertilized eggs. Some advanced laboratories can also improve the success rate of fertilized embryos by monitoring the development process of embryos.
Embryo implantation and observation
In the final stage of fertilized egg culture, doctors will select the most promising and healthy embryos for implantation. This process is usually carried out in a woman's uterus, using a slender tube to place the embryo in the right place.
After implantation, women need a period of rest and observation under the guidance of doctors. The doctor will check regularly to ensure the successful implantation of the embryo and monitor the pregnancy.
Summary
The timing of IVF surgery varies from couple to couple. The preparation stage before the operation takes several weeks, and the egg retrieval operation usually lasts about 30 minutes. The culture time of the fertilized embryo is about 3-5 days, and the embryo is finally placed in the uterus through the implantation process. The whole process may take weeks or more.
Although IVF surgery requires a certain amount of time and effort, it brings new hope and opportunities to couples who cannot conceive naturally. By reasonably arranging time and following the doctor's advice, couples can obtain the best in vitro fertilization results.
