The gestation process of test tube baby
IVF babies are conceived through assisted reproductive technology. This process involves multiple steps. From diagnosis to embryo transfer, each step requires the precise operation and expertise of the medical team. Next, we will introduce the pregnancy process of IVF baby in detail.
1. Preliminary inspection and diagnosis
First, both husband and wife need to have a comprehensive physical examination, including physical examination, reproductive system examination and reproductive function examination. The purpose of these examinations is to assess whether couples have reproductive problems and to determine which assisted reproductive technology is appropriate.
Once reproductive problems are found, doctors will make further diagnosis to assess the patient's reproductive capacity and uterine condition through semen analysis, endocrine testing, ovarian ultrasound and other technical means. According to the diagnosis results, the doctor will develop a personalized treatment plan.
At this stage, communication between doctors and patients is very important, and they can jointly decide on appropriate assisted reproductive technology and treatment programs.
2. Ovulation induction and egg collection
According to the diagnosis, the doctor may choose to conduct ovulation induction treatment. This process is to stimulate the ovary to produce multiple follicles by giving female hormone drugs to increase the chance of pregnancy.
Hormone treatment usually needs a period of time, and doctors will adjust the dosage and scheme of drugs according to the specific conditions of patients. Once the follicle develops to the proper size, doctors will use ultrasound guided fine needle puncture technology to collect the eggs.
Egg collection is usually carried out in the operating room, and patients will be under general anesthesia or local anesthesia. Doctors use fine needles to puncture ovaries, collect eggs into culture dishes, and then send them to the laboratory for culture and fertilization.
3. Fertilization and embryo culture
In the laboratory, the doctor will fertilize the collected eggs with sperm and observe the fertilization. After successful fertilization, the embryo begins to be cultured.
The embryo culture usually lasts for 3-5 days. Doctors will simulate the natural uterine environment and provide appropriate nutrition and conditions to help the embryo develop. During this process, doctors will regularly assess the quality and development of embryos and select the most likely embryos to be successfully implanted.
The process of embryo culture requires very delicate and meticulous operations to ensure the healthy development of embryos and select the best embryos.
4. Embryo transfer and pregnancy
During the embryo culture phase, doctors and patients jointly decide how many embryos to choose to transfer back to the uterus. Generally, doctors may choose to transfer multiple embryos to improve the success rate.
Embryo transfer is a simple and short process. Doctors use thin tubes to send embryos directly into the uterine cavity, a process that usually does not require anesthesia.
After embryo transfer, patients need to follow the doctor's recommendations for rest and special care to improve the probability of successful pregnancy. About two weeks later, the patient underwent a blood test to determine whether she was successfully pregnant.
In general, the pregnancy process of IVF baby is a complex and tedious process, which requires full cooperation and understanding between doctors and patients. With the help of modern medical technology, many infertile couples can realize their parents' dreams.
Summary
The pregnancy process of IVF baby includes several steps, such as preliminary examination and diagnosis, ovulation induction and egg collection, fertilization and embryo culture, as well as embryo transfer and pregnancy. Each step requires precise operation by a professional medical team. Through assisted reproductive technology, many couples can realize their reproductive dreams.
