Specific process of IVF
Test tube baby technology is a medical technology that helps infertile couples realize their reproductive dreams through artificial assisted reproduction. It usually includes the following steps:
Select the right hospital and doctor
IVF technology is a complex medical process, so it is necessary to select a regular and experienced hospital for treatment first. Good hospitals are usually equipped with advanced equipment and professional medical teams to ensure the safety and success rate of treatment. At the same time, it is also very important to choose an experienced doctor who can formulate the most suitable treatment plan according to the specific situation of the couple.
When selecting hospitals and doctors, you can ask doctors about their qualifications and experience, the success rate of the hospital and related rehabilitation plans. Some well-known IVF medical centers, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University Medical College Affiliated Pediatric Hospital, are good choices.
Conduct reproductive survey and auxiliary technology
Before starting IVF treatment, doctors will conduct a series of reproductive surveys to determine the cause of infertility of couples. These surveys usually include male and female reproductive health examination, endocrine function examination, semen analysis, endometrial condition examination, etc. These examinations can help doctors understand the specific direction of treatment, and can also assist in selecting appropriate auxiliary technologies.
Auxiliary technologies include in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer. In IVF, women collect mature eggs after superovulation treatment. Men provide sperm samples, and then fertilize eggs and sperm in the laboratory. After the fertilized egg develops into an embryo, the doctor will transplant it into a woman's uterus in the hope of successfully implanting and developing into an embryo.
Embryo culture and selection
During IVF treatment, embryo culture and selection are very important. In the laboratory, the embryo will be cultured for several days, through initial culture, incubation culture and development evaluation. Doctors will select the most suitable embryo for transplantation according to the development, quantity, cell number and other factors of the embryo.
At present, embryo culture technology has been very advanced, and some laboratories can even realize continuous monitoring of embryo development process, making some breakthroughs in studying the genome and morphological characteristics of embryos.
Embryo transfer and follow-up observation
Embryo transfer is the last step of IVF technology. Before embryo transfer, doctors will choose the best time point and the most suitable embryo transfer method. Generally, women need to take an appropriate amount of progesterone and estrogen to maintain the health of the endometrium and enhance the possibility of embryo implantation.
After embryo transfer, a period of observation is required. The doctor will give appropriate rest and guidance according to the specific situation to improve the success rate of embryo implantation. On average, the blood progesterone concentration can be detected after two weeks to confirm whether the pregnancy is successful.
In general, the specific process of IVF includes the selection of appropriate hospitals and doctors, reproductive investigation and auxiliary technology, embryo culture and selection, and embryo transfer and follow-up observation. This process requires the joint efforts of doctors and patients, but it provides hope and opportunities for infertile couples to realize their reproductive dreams.
Summary
IVF technology is a medical technology that helps infertile couples realize their reproductive dreams through artificial assisted reproduction. The specific process includes selecting appropriate hospitals and doctors, conducting reproductive investigation and auxiliary technology, embryo culture and selection, and embryo transfer and follow-up observation. This process requires the joint efforts of doctors and patients and is carried out in formal hospitals. IVF technology provides hope and opportunities for infertile couples and helps them achieve their dream of a complete family.
