Does IVF collection require surgery?
IVF is one of the assisted reproductive technologies. It combines sperm and egg through in vitro fertilization, cultivates an embryo, and then implants the embryo into the mother's uterus. In this process, people often have a question, whether the collection of IVF needs surgery? The following is a discussion from different perspectives.
1. Egg collection of test tube babies
IVF egg collection is a key step, which needs to be completed in the operating room. In this process, the doctor will use a slender needle to enter the ovary through the vagina, and then puncture the ovary to obtain eggs. This process requires the use of general anesthesia to ensure that the patient has no pain. The egg collection operation usually lasts about 20 minutes, and there are generally no serious complications.
The main purpose of the egg collection operation is to obtain sufficient quantity and quality of eggs, so that the success rate of IVF is higher. After surgery, patients may have some abdominal discomfort and abdominal distension, but usually recover within a few days.
2. Semen collection of test tube babies
In the process of IVF, in addition to collecting eggs, semen is also needed to obtain sperm. Unlike egg collection, semen collection can be done in a common consulting room or in a specific environment without surgery. Generally, male patients are required to masturbate in special containers and then give the containers to medical staff for treatment.
The semen collection process is relatively simple and does not require the use of general anesthesia or other sedatives. It is important to maintain good hygiene to avoid contaminating semen samples.
3. Embryo implantation of IVF
The implantation of IVF embryos is the last step in the collection process. Once the egg and sperm combine to form an embryo, the doctor will put the embryo into the patient's uterus. This process usually does not require surgery, but can be performed through the vagina. The doctor will use a special catheter to send the embryo into the uterus.
The process of embryo implantation does not require anesthesia, and most patients can complete it in a natural state. The implanted embryo will develop with the natural physiological cycle, and be implanted and pregnant at the appropriate time.
4. Follow up treatment of IVF
Follow up treatment of IVF is also a very important part. After embryo implantation, patients may need some adjuvant treatment to help embryo implantation and pregnancy progress. These treatments include oral or injection of progesterone, maintenance of luteal function, and promotion of embryo implantation.
In addition, during the whole pregnancy period, the patient also needs to carry out regular maternal examinations to ensure the healthy development of the fetus. These examinations generally do not require surgery and are performed by professional doctors through ultrasound and other equipment.
Summary
To sum up, in the process of IVF collection, the collection of eggs requires surgery, while the collection of semen generally does not require surgery. The process of embryo implantation and subsequent treatment do not require surgery. The purpose of these surgical procedures is to improve the success rate of IVF and ensure the healthy development of embryos. In the whole process, doctors will make personalized treatment plans according to the specific conditions of patients to provide the best assisted reproductive services.
