Is it painful or has side effects for IVF to have night injection?
Test tube baby refers to the combination of eggs and sperm in the laboratory and culture to the embryonic stage through artificial assisted reproduction technology, and then transfer the embryo back to the patient's uterus to achieve pregnancy and delivery. In the process of IVF, nocturnal injection is one of the common operations. This process often attracts people's attention, and they will worry about whether the process is painful or brings side effects.
Purpose and process of nocturnal injection
The purpose of nocturnal injection is to adjust ovarian function and control follicular development, so as to achieve better success rate in the process of embryo transfer. Night injection is generally conducted between 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. of the next day. Professional doctors of neuroendocrine department will design reasonable drug plans according to different conditions of patients. Specifically, patients will inject drugs into subcutaneous adipose tissue according to the doctor's instructions.
First, the doctor will conduct a detailed medical history inquiry and physical examination of the patient to determine the applicability of the patient and the injection plan. Then, the patient selects the correct injection site according to the doctor's instructions and cleans the injection site. Next, the patient draws the drug into a syringe, then quickly inserts the syringe into the subcutaneous tissue, and slowly injects the drug. After the injection, the patient needs to massage according to the doctor's instructions to promote the absorption and distribution of drugs.
Pain degree of nocturnal injection
Whether nocturnal injection is painful should be judged according to individual differences. Everyone has different pain feelings and tolerance. For the vast majority of people, nocturnal injection will only produce mild discomfort and temporary pain. The needle used for injection is very small and the injection speed is slow, so most of the pain will not be obvious.
In addition, the hospital will usually be equipped with a professional nurse team to give patients enough care and help when injecting at night. They will patiently teach patients the correct injection method to minimize pain. Sometimes analgesic techniques are also used, such as local anesthetics before injection, to further reduce the pain during injection.
In addition, the nocturnal injection usually lasts only a few days to a dozen days, so even some pain is temporary. Patients can reduce their discomfort by adjusting their mentality and seeking appropriate relief methods.
Common side effects of nocturnal injection
Night injection may cause some side effects in some patients. The most common side effect is discomfort at the injection site, such as slight redness, ecchymosis or local pain. These side effects are generally transient, do not need special treatment, and usually subside within a few days after injection.
A few patients may have allergic reactions, such as rash, itching, dyspnea, etc. If these symptoms occur, the patient should immediately stop the injection and consult a doctor for appropriate treatment.
In general, night injection, as a routine operation in the process of IVF, generally does not bring too much pain or side effects.
summary
Night injection is one of the important steps in IVF process. Although nocturnal injection may cause mild discomfort and temporary pain, most patients can tolerate and adapt. Through professional guidance and nursing, doctors and nurses will try to reduce the discomfort of patients. In addition, the side effects of nocturnal injection are generally transient, and will not have a significant impact on the health of patients. Therefore, it is safe and feasible to inject IVF at night in regular hospitals.
