Will IVF operation be painful? Does the IVF process hurt?

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Will IVF operation be painful?

IVF process is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can help couples with fertility difficulties to achieve pregnancy and give birth to healthy babies. However, many people are worried about whether the IVF process will cause pain. In this article, we will elaborate on whether IVF operation will cause pain from many aspects.

1. Egg collection process

The first step of IVF is to collect female eggs. This process is usually carried out in the operating room of the hospital, using local anesthesia. Under the effect of anesthesia, the patient will not feel pain, but will have some slight discomfort. Doctors inject anesthetics through the vagina, and then use ultrasound guidance to puncture the follicle and collect the eggs. The whole process usually takes only a few minutes, and the patient can recover immediately after the anesthesia is lifted.

If the patient is allergic to anesthesia or cannot accept anesthesia, the doctor can choose general anesthesia according to the specific situation. In this case, the patient will fall asleep in the operating room without any pain.

2. Fertilization process

The collected eggs will be fertilized with sperm. This process can be carried out by two methods, one is in vitro fertilization (IVF), and the other is single sperm injection (ICSI).

During IVF, eggs and sperm will be placed together for culture and natural fertilization. This process does not cause any pain.

In the ICSI process, doctors will choose a high-quality sperm to inject into the egg to increase the success rate of fertilization. This process usually does not cause pain.

3. Embryo transfer process

The fertilized egg will be cultured in the laboratory for a few days, and then the doctor will select the embryo most likely to be successfully implanted for transplantation. The process of embryo transfer is similar to endometrium fertilization. Under the guidance of a doctor, the embryo enters the uterus through the vagina. This process generally does not require anesthesia, and there will be no obvious pain. The patient can continue normal daily activities without needing to stay in bed.

4. Hormone treatment process

During IVF, patients may need some hormone therapy to help the development of eggs and prepare the uterus. These hormones are generally administered by injection. There may be some discomfort during the injection, such as slight tingling or swelling, but it will not cause severe pain. The dose of hormone and the number of injections will vary according to individual conditions.

summary

To sum up, IVF operation usually does not cause obvious pain. During egg collection, local anesthesia or general anesthesia is used without pain. Fertilization and embryo transfer processes generally do not require anesthesia and do not cause obvious pain. There may be some discomfort during hormone treatment, but it will not cause severe pain. If the patient can carry out the whole process under the guidance of the doctor and follow the doctor's advice, the IVF process can be carried out smoothly without causing pain.

Reference hospital: XX Hospital