Cultivation of IVF
IVF refers to the process of fertilization and embryo cultivation in vitro through assisted reproductive technology, and then the embryo is implanted into the mother's uterus to develop into a baby. IVF technology is the product of scientific and technological progress, which provides hope for infertile couples to realize their reproductive dreams. This article will elaborate on the cost and process of IVF.
cost
The cost of IVF mainly includes the hospital inspection cost, the cost of assisted reproductive technology and the follow-up cost during the pregnancy process.
The first is the cost of hospital examination. Before choosing IVF technology, infertile couples need to carry out a series of examinations, including reproductive system examination, gynecological examination, semen analysis, etc. The cost of these examinations varies according to the pricing standards of different hospitals, generally between thousands and 10000 yuan.
The second is the cost of assisted reproductive technology. Assisted reproductive technology mainly includes in vitro fertilization (IVF-ET) and embryo transfer. IVF-ET technology is to fertilize the extracted eggs and sperm in vitro, cultivate them into embryos, and then implant the embryos into the mother's uterus. The cost of this technology is relatively high, generally around 100000 yuan. The cost of embryo transfer is relatively low, generally between several thousand yuan and ten thousand yuan.
The last is the follow-up costs during the incubation process. The success rate of IVF is not 100%, and some couples may need to try several times to get pregnant successfully. Every attempt requires IVF-ET and other technologies, so the cost will gradually accumulate. In addition, with the development of the pregnancy process, blood examination, B-ultrasound examination, pregnancy counseling, etc., also need to be taken into account.
technological process
The process of IVF includes the following steps: ovulation guidance, egg retrieval, sperm treatment, IVF, embryo culture and embryo transfer.
The first is ovulation. During a specific period of the menstrual cycle, women inject drugs to promote ovarian ovulation to increase the number of eggs.
Next is egg retrieval. During the ovulation period of a woman, the doctor will use the thin tube puncture technique to remove the eggs. This process is usually carried out in the operating room, and women need general anesthesia.
Then sperm processing. After treatment, the extracted sperm and the extracted egg are placed in vitro for fertilization. After successful fertilization, the embryo begins to culture.
The time for embryo culture is generally 3-5 days, and doctors will choose the best time for embryo transfer according to the development of the embryo.
The last is embryo transfer. Doctors put the best embryos into the uterus through the vagina for transplantation. Generally, one or two embryos are transferred at a time. Then, we need to wait for the pregnancy results.
summary
The cultivation process of IVF is a complex and expensive technology. Infertile couples can have the opportunity to realize their reproductive dreams through ovulation guidance, egg retrieval, sperm treatment, in vitro fertilization, embryo culture, embryo transfer and other steps. However, IVF does not guarantee 100% success. Couples need psychological preparation and financial support to successfully complete this process. Despite the high cost, IVF technology is still the only way for many infertile couples to achieve their reproductive aspirations.
