Operation process of IVF
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a method to help couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve fertility through in vitro fertilization. The operation process of IVF will be described in detail below.
Step 1: Ovulation guide
Before IVF, women need to receive ovulation guidance therapy to promote the growth of follicles and ovulation. Usually, doctors will use drugs to regulate hormone levels and guide ovulation according to women's menstrual cycle and ovarian function. This ensures that sufficient quantity and quality of eggs are obtained.
After ovulation guidance, doctors will regularly conduct ultrasonic examination and blood testing to monitor the development of follicles and hormone levels. Once the follicles have developed to the proper size and number, the doctor will arrange an egg retrieval operation.
Step 2: Egg retrieval
Egg retrieval is one of the key steps in IVF process. During surgery, women will receive general anesthesia or local anesthesia, and doctors will use a slender needle guided by ultrasound through the vagina to puncture and take out the mature eggs in the ovary. This process usually requires monitoring and guidance to ensure safe and effective removal of eggs.
The removed eggs will be immediately sent to the laboratory for in vitro fertilization.
Step 3: In vitro fertilization
In the laboratory, the eggs taken out will be fertilized in vitro with sperm in a culture dish. Usually, high-quality sperm is used to combine with eggs and let them grow into embryos in a specific culture medium. This process often takes several hours to several days.
During the culture process, the doctor will regularly check the embryos in the culture dish to select the best embryos for transplantation or cryopreservation.
Step 4: Embryo transfer
Once the embryo has reached the appropriate stage, the doctor will select the best embryo for transplantation. The transplantation process is usually a simple daytime operation without anesthesia. The doctor will use a catheter to place the embryo directly into the endometrium.
Next, women need to observe and rest, waiting for a successful pregnancy.
How to improve the success rate of IVF
1. Select the right hospital and team
The success rate of IVF is related to the experience and technical level of hospitals and teams. Choose a regular hospital with good reputation and rich experience, and the team can provide professional and meticulous services to improve the possibility of IVF success.
2. Healthy lifestyle
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is critical to the success of IVF. Both husband and wife should pay attention to balanced diet, regular exercise, maintain proper weight, and avoid smoking, drinking and other bad habits.
In addition, reducing stress and emotional tension also has a positive impact on improving the success rate of IVF. You can relieve stress by participating in yoga, meditation and other activities.
3. Personalized treatment plan
The success rate of IVF is also related to personalized treatment. Doctors will formulate corresponding treatment plans according to the specific conditions of the couple, including reasonable drug use, timely fertilization cycle, etc. Personalized treatment can improve the success rate.
4. Detect and deal with potential fertility problems
Before IVF, both husband and wife can accept a series of fertility health checks to find potential fertility problems. According to the test results, doctors can carry out corresponding treatment, such as surgical treatment, regulating hormone levels, etc., to improve the success rate of IVF.
summary
The procedures of IVF include ovulation guidance, oocyte retrieval, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. To improve the success rate of IVF, it is necessary to select appropriate hospitals and teams, maintain a healthy lifestyle, develop personalized treatment plans, and detect and deal with potential fertility problems. Through these measures, we can improve the success rate of IVF and help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams.
