Flow and precautions of IVF
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally to realize their desire for pregnancy and fertility through in vitro fertilization (IVF) or embryo transfer (ET) and other methods. The flow of IVF will be introduced in detail from the aspects of consultation and evaluation, ovulation promotion and egg retrieval, sperm, egg combination, embryo culture and embryo transfer, pregnancy management, etc., and relevant precautions will be provided. 1. Consultation and evaluation
The first step of IVF is to consult a doctor and receive relevant evaluation. Couples can choose to go to a formal assisted reproduction hospital. After communicating with the doctor, the doctor will develop a personalized treatment plan according to the couple's situation. The assessment items include the age of the couple, health status of reproductive organs, sperm quality, egg quality, etc.
In addition, couples also need to carry out a series of genetic tests, sex hormone level tests, etc. to exclude potential genetic diseases and reproductive health problems.
During the consultation and evaluation, the doctor will explain the IVF process, success rate, risks, costs and other information to the couple in detail, and jointly determine the treatment plan according to the couple's wishes and conditions.
2. Ovulation promotion and egg retrieval
Before IVF treatment, women need to be treated with ovulation promoting drugs to promote the ovarian production of multiple mature eggs. Doctors will choose appropriate ovulation promoting drugs and doses according to women's physical conditions and treatment plans.
Generally, in the process of using ovulation promoting drugs, women need regular ultrasound and blood tests to ensure the development of follicles. Once the follicle develops to a certain size, the doctor will arrange an egg retrieval operation.
The egg retrieval operation is carried out under anesthesia. The doctor extracts the eggs from the ovary through vaginal puncture. The process of egg retrieval usually takes only a few tens of minutes and requires a period of rest after surgery.
3. Combination of sperm and egg, embryo culture and embryo transfer
After taking the eggs, the female eggs will be combined with the male sperm in the laboratory. Usually, each egg will combine with a certain number of sperm to improve the success rate of fertilization.
The combined egg will be cultured in a culture dish, and the fertilized egg will gradually develop into an embryo. Doctors will select the most promising embryos for transplantation according to the development of embryos.
Embryo transfer is the implantation of an embryo into a woman's uterus through a slender catheter. The transplant process is usually painless and does not require anesthesia. After transplantation, women should pay attention to rest and avoid strenuous activities to improve the success rate of embryo implantation.
4. Pregnancy management
After embryo transfer, women need to wait for a period of time for pregnancy testing. If the pregnancy is positive, the doctor will arrange further pregnancy management and prenatal examination.
According to the pregnancy situation, the doctor will suggest reasonable diet, reasonable exercise, and promote the healthy development of the fetus. In addition, doctors will also prevent and treat complications during pregnancy according to special circumstances.
During pregnancy management, couples need to keep close communication with doctors and actively cooperate with doctors' guidance and suggestions to ensure the health and safety of their children.
summary
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their desire to have children through multiple steps. The whole process involves consultation and evaluation, ovulation promotion and egg retrieval, sperm and egg combination, embryo culture and embryo transfer, and pregnancy management. When conducting IVF treatment, couples need to choose regular hospitals and professional doctors, and actively cooperate with the treatment according to the doctor's suggestions and guidance to improve the success rate.
In addition, IVF treatment may face psychological and economic pressure, and couples need to support, understand and encourage each other to maintain a positive attitude. As long as you choose a suitable hospital and a reasonable treatment plan, plus the correct precautions, IVF technology can bring hope for couples who cannot conceive naturally.
