Operation process of IVF Chengdu
IVF is a high-tech assisted reproductive technology, which helps infertile couples realize their reproductive dreams by artificially controlling the fertilization process and transplanting the fertilized eggs into the mother's womb. Chengdu is a big city in southwest China, with many regular hospitals providing IVF services. Next, we will introduce the operation process of Chengdu IVF from four aspects.
Step 1: Reproductive Medicine Assessment
Before the IVF procedure, the doctor will conduct a comprehensive reproductive medical evaluation on the couple. The purpose of this step is to ensure that the couple's physical condition is suitable for IVF, and to find out the causes that may affect the success of pregnancy. The doctor will ask the couple for detailed medical history inquiry, including menstrual history, surgical history, medication history, etc., and will also carry out special examinations and necessary laboratory tests, such as endocrine examination, uterine and fallopian tube patency examination, semen analysis, etc. According to the evaluation results, doctors will develop personalized treatment plans.
Some couples with etiology may need special treatment, such as anticoagulant therapy, immunotherapy, etc. For infertile couples without etiology, doctors may directly perform IVF.
Step 2: ovulation induction and egg collection
In the IVF operation, ovulation induction therapy is usually required in order to successfully obtain eggs. The ovulation induction therapy uses synthetic hormone drugs to stimulate the development of ovarian polycystic, so that the ovary can develop several follicles at the same time.
Generally, in order to control the pregnancy cycle, doctors will use artificial fertilization at a specific time of treatment, that is, after taking out the mature eggs, they will combine sperm with eggs in vitro. Eggs are collected through a planned ovarian extraction operation, usually under local anesthesia. Doctors use ultrasound guided fine needles to extract multiple mature follicles from the ovarian shell and collect the eggs into a culture dish.
This step is the core of IVF operation, which requires superb technology and strict operation specifications.
Step 3: Fertilization and embryo culture
After the egg is taken out, the doctor combines the collected sperm with the egg. This process is usually carried out in the laboratory and is called in vitro fertilization (IVF). Through the culture medium in the test tube or glass dish, the doctor will co culture the mature eggs and sperm to promote them to fertilize and form a fertilized egg.
The fertilized eggs will continue to be cultured in the laboratory. After several days of development, doctors will select the most promising embryos according to the quantity and quality of embryos. Embryo culture usually needs to go on to the fifth day, when the embryo has developed to the blastocyst stage, which is called blastocyst culture.
Excess embryos can be frozen for future use. If all embryos are not suitable for implantation into the uterus, the doctor will select the best one or several embryos for transplantation.
Step 4: Embryo transfer and pregnancy monitoring
Embryo transfer is the last step of IVF operation. The doctor gently implanted the selected embryo into the mother's uterus through a thin tube. The whole process usually requires no anesthesia and is very safe.
After embryo implantation, women need to take appropriate rest to maintain physical and mental relaxation. Generally, pregnancy testing can be performed two weeks after embryo implantation. Successful pregnancy can be determined by detecting progesterone levels in blood or urine. After the pregnancy is confirmed, more detailed pregnancy examination, including ultrasonic examination, is needed to ensure the smooth development of the embryo.
Summary
Chengdu's IVF procedures mainly include reproductive medicine evaluation, ovulation promotion and egg collection, fertilization and embryo culture, embryo transfer and pregnancy monitoring. Through careful evaluation, accurate surgery and scientific embryo culture, Chengdu IVF Hospital can help infertile couples realize their reproductive dreams and bring them endless happiness.
