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How is the IVF process going?

How is the IVF process going?



How to carry out the IVF process

IVF, also known as artificial pregnancy or in vitro pregnancy, is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is used to help couples who cannot conceive through natural fertility to realize their reproductive dreams. The process of IVF usually involves multiple stages, including fertility assessment, egg collection, sperm acquisition, fertilization and embryo transfer. In this article, we will elaborate on the process of IVF from four aspects.

Fertility assessment

The first step before IVF is to conduct a fertility assessment. Both husband and wife should have a comprehensive physical examination and fertility assessment in a professional reproductive medical center. These assessments usually include hormone examination, physical examination, sperm analysis and gynecological examination. Through these assessments, doctors will understand the physiological conditions of both spouses, determine the problem and formulate a reasonable treatment plan. During the evaluation, the doctor will also collect the detailed medical history of the couple to understand the possible impact of diseases, surgery, lifestyle and other factors on fertility. These information will play an important role in guiding the development of follow-up treatment plans.

Egg collection

Egg collection is usually carried out on the 8th to 14th day of the female menstrual cycle. Before egg collection, women need to receive regular ultrasound and blood tests to monitor the growth of follicles and changes in hormone levels. Egg collection is usually performed in the operating room of a hospital or reproductive medical center. Through a slender needle, the doctor will puncture a woman's ovary to extract eggs. The whole journey usually lasts 15 to 30 minutes.

Sperm acquisition

After egg collection, it is necessary to obtain suitable sperm for fertilization. This can be achieved through natural ejaculation, masturbation after artificial erection or sperm extraction directly from the testicle. When spermatozoa cannot be obtained by natural methods, they can be obtained by means of epididymal puncture, semen collection or testicular biopsy. Doctors will choose appropriate methods according to the specific situation to ensure that sufficient quantity and quality of sperm can be obtained.

Fertilization and embryo transfer

There are usually two ways of fertilization: one is to place eggs and sperm in a culture dish for artificial fertilization, and the other is to choose assisted reproductive technology, such as minimally invasive ejaculation or microinsemination. The fertilized egg will continue to develop into an embryo in the incubator. Doctors will select one or more embryos with the most development potential for transplantation when the embryo develops to a specific stage. Transplantation is usually carried out in the doctor's office or operating room without hospitalization. So far, the whole process of IVF has been completed. Next, women need to receive progesterone and other drug support treatment to help the embryo implantation and continue to develop. After about two weeks, a blood test can be carried out to confirm pregnancy. Through the stages of fertility assessment, egg collection, sperm acquisition, fertilization and embryo transfer, couples can obtain the opportunity of IVF in an appropriate medical environment. Although this process may require the investment of time and energy, it provides an opportunity for couples who cannot conceive naturally with the support of modern medical technology to realize their reproductive dreams.
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