How to carry out IVF egg retrieval
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally due to reproductive system problems to realize their reproductive dreams through egg retrieval, in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer and other steps. The egg retrieval process of IVF will be described in detail in the following four aspects: preparation before egg retrieval, egg retrieval process, egg processing and embryo transfer.
Preparation before egg retrieval
Before preparing for IVF egg retrieval, women need to conduct a detailed physical examination to determine whether they meet the conditions for IVF. The examination items include ultrasonic examination, blood and urine examination, endocrine function examination, etc. At the same time, women also need appropriate drug treatment to promote ovarian development.
Before taking eggs, the doctor will monitor the women's ovaries to determine the best time for taking eggs. This is usually done by ultrasound monitoring the size and number of follicles, as well as changes in the level of estrogen in the blood. Generally, the oocyte is retrieved within 24 hours after the follicle matures.
Egg retrieval process
IVF egg retrieval is usually performed in the operating room or hospital, usually under general anesthesia or local anesthesia. The ovum taking operation uses a slender catheter to enter the ovary through the vagina, puncture the follicle, and extract the eggs. With the help of ultrasound guidance, doctors can clearly see the position of ovary and follicle, making the operation more accurate.
The egg retrieval operation usually takes 15-30 minutes, and the retrieved eggs will be immediately handed over to the laboratory for processing to maintain their health. After egg retrieval, women may feel some abdominal pain or discomfort, but this will soon ease.
Treatment of eggs
The retrieved eggs will be sent to the laboratory for processing and preparation for in vitro fertilization with sperm. The laboratory staff will cultivate the eggs to promote their further development. If the egg quality is good, sperm will be added to the culture dish to achieve in vitro fertilization.
Professional technicians in the laboratory will monitor the process of fertilization and observe the development of embryos. After a certain period of time, doctors will select well developed embryos for transfer, usually two to five days after the eggs are taken.
embryo transfer
Embryo transfer is the last step in the IVF process. Before embryo transfer, doctors will evaluate the quality and feasibility of the embryo and select the embryo that is most likely to be implanted and develop into a healthy baby.
Embryo transfer is a simple process that usually does not require anesthesia. The doctor will use a catheter to insert the embryo into the endometrium. The whole process usually takes only a few minutes, and the women are observed for a period of time after the operation to ensure that everything is normal.
Summary
The process of IVF egg retrieval is a complex but accurate medical process. It requires the cooperation of experienced medical staff and laboratory technicians to ensure the accurate extraction of eggs and optimize the development of embryos. Couples are expected to realize their reproductive dreams and usher in their own babies through such steps as preparation before egg retrieval, egg retrieval process, egg processing and embryo transfer.
