How is IVF 204 treated?
IVF is a method to assist infertility patients to achieve fertility through in vitro fertilization. Its treatment process mainly includes the following four aspects: 1) patient assessment and preparation, 2) ovulation promotion and oocyte retrieval, 3) fertilization and embryo culture, and 4) embryo transfer and follow-up monitoring.
1. Patient assessment and preparation
Before the IVF treatment process, the doctor will conduct a comprehensive health assessment of the patient and analyze the causes of infertility. In addition, patients also need to carry out some preparatory tests, such as blood routine, HIV testing, etc. The doctor will also know the patient's family history, personal habits and other information to better determine the treatment plan.
At the same time, female patients also need to have endometrial and ovarian examinations, such as hysteroscopy, ultrasound, etc. Male patients need semen analysis. These assessment processes can help doctors determine whether patients are suitable for IVF treatment and determine the most appropriate personalized treatment scheme.
2. Ovulation promotion and egg retrieval
Ovulation induction is the second stage of IVF treatment. At this stage, female patients will receive hormone therapy to promote ovarian development and release mature eggs. Doctors will formulate corresponding hormone treatment plans according to the individual conditions of patients, such as using gonadotropin, anti estrogen and other drugs.
When the egg develops to an appropriate size, the doctor will take the egg. This operation is usually performed under general anesthesia, and mature eggs are extracted through vaginal puncture. This process needs to be conducted under the guidance of ultrasound to ensure accuracy.
3. Fertilization and embryo culture
After taking the eggs, the doctor will fertilize the eggs and sperm (from male patients or donated sperm) in vitro. Common fertilization methods include conventional culture and single sperm injection (ICSI). In the conventional culture method, after a period of culture, the fertilized egg will form an embryo. ICSI injects a single sperm into the egg to promote fertilization.
After fertilization, the embryo will enter the incubator for culture. Generally, embryos need to be cultured for 2-6 days to ensure their development is mature and healthy enough to improve the success rate of transplantation. During the culture process, doctors will regularly evaluate the quality and development of embryos to select the most suitable embryos for transplantation.
4. Embryo transfer and follow-up monitoring
Embryo transfer is the last stage of IVF treatment. Doctors will choose the best quality embryos for transplantation, usually through endometrial injection or vaginal placement of embryos. This process is usually painless and does not require anesthesia.
After transplantation, female patients need a period of rest and recovery. Doctors will advise patients to continue to use some drugs to support embryo implantation and early embryonic development. After about two weeks, the patient can have a blood progesterone test to determine whether she is pregnant.
If the pregnancy is successful, the patient needs to continue to receive regular maternal examination and monitoring to ensure the healthy development of the fetus. In case of failure to conceive, the patient can further discuss the follow-up plan of treatment with the doctor.
summary
The IVF treatment process includes four aspects: patient assessment and preparation, ovulation promotion and oocyte retrieval, fertilization and embryo culture, and embryo transfer and follow-up monitoring. Through comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment scheme, IVF technology has realized the possibility of fertility for infertile patients and brought them new hope.
