The whole process and operation of IVF
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a technology that helps couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve fertility. It promotes pregnancy by combining sperm with egg in the laboratory and then transplanting the fertilized egg back to the mother. The whole IVF process includes several steps, as follows:
1. Preliminary preparation: Couples first need to consult a professional reproductive doctor for physical examination and related examinations. The doctor will evaluate the reproductive health of the couple and provide relevant suggestions. If the doctor thinks IVF is a suitable choice, the couple will work with the medical team to develop a treatment plan.
Next, women will receive ovulation therapy. This usually includes the use of drugs to induce the ovaries to release multiple eggs to increase the chances of fertilization. During this period, women need to receive regular ultrasound and blood tests to determine the development of eggs.
At this stage, semen analysis of men is also needed to assess the quality of sperm. If men have sperm problems, they may use other techniques, such as egg cell infiltration (ICSI), to inject a single sperm into the egg.
2. Egg retrieval process: When the oocyte matures, the doctor will use ultrasound guided puncture needle to remove the egg from the ovary according to a specific schedule. This process usually requires local anesthesia.
The eggs taken out will be immediately transferred to the laboratory for the combination of sperm and eggs. Sperm can combine with egg by natural fertilization or ICSI. In this process, eggs and sperm will be cultured in a petri dish to promote fertilization.
3. Embryo culture and selection: The fertilized egg will continue to be cultured in the culture dish until it develops into an embryo. The doctor will regularly check the development of the embryo and select the embryo most likely to succeed in pregnancy according to its appearance and quality.
In some cases, doctors may recommend that embryonic genetic screening (PGS) or preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) be carried out to exclude chromosomal abnormalities or genetic diseases.
4. Embryo transfer and subsequent treatment: Once high-quality embryos are selected, doctors will transfer them to the mother at an appropriate time. This process is usually painless and does not require anesthesia.
After embryo transfer, women may need to use progesterone or other hormone drugs to provide support for the implantation of fertilized eggs. About two weeks later, a blood test is performed to confirm the success of the pregnancy.
The whole IVF process usually requires careful monitoring and individualized treatment. Although the probability of success may vary, with the continuous progress of technology and the expertise of the medical team, IVF has become one of the important choices to solve the fertility problem.
summary
Test tube baby is a complex and sophisticated fertility technology, which involves early preparation, egg retrieval process, embryo culture and selection, embryo transfer and subsequent processing. By working with professional doctors and following individualized treatment plans, couples can increase their chances of successful pregnancy. The continuous progress of IVF technology has brought new hope and opportunities to couples who cannot conceive naturally.
