The process of IVF
IVF refers to the process of implantation of fertilized eggs into women's uterus to realize pregnancy and fertility based on IVF through artificial assisted reproduction technology. The whole process can be divided into four main stages.
The first is the superovulation stage, which stimulates the ovary to produce multiple follicles by injecting ovulation promoting drugs. At this stage, individualized monitoring, including blood examination and ultrasound examination, is required to determine the best fertilization time.
The second stage is the ovum taking operation, that is, after the ovary has developed to a certain extent, the ovum is taken out from the ovary by puncture technology. This operation is usually performed under general anesthesia and needs to be completed in a professional hospital or clinic.
The next stage is in vitro fertilization and embryo culture. At this stage, the doctor will combine the egg taken from the woman's body with the man's sperm in the laboratory for in vitro fertilization. The fertilized egg will further develop in the culture dish until it develops into an embryo.
Finally, in the embryo implantation stage, doctors will implant the cultured embryos into the uterus of women in the hope of successful implantation and pregnancy. This process is usually relatively simple and does not require surgery. You can insert embryos through the vagina.
Cost of IVF
The cost of IVF varies with hospitals, doctors and regions. Generally speaking, the cost of IVF mainly includes the following aspects.
The first is the medical expenses, including the monitoring expenses during the superovulation period, the expenses for ovum retrieval, in vitro fertilization and embryo culture, and the expenses for embryo implantation.
The second is drug costs. The ovulation promoting drugs and auxiliary drugs used in the process of superovulation will incur certain costs.
In addition, the examination costs, including blood examination, ultrasound examination and other examination items, should also be considered.
In addition, if more than one cycle of IVF is needed, the cost of trying again should be calculated.
In general, the cost of IVF is relatively high, and the cost of a try is usually tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan. The specific cost shall be discussed with the hospital according to the actual situation.
What IVF needs to know in advance
Before IVF, there are several important things to know in advance.
The first is to understand their own reproductive health, including ovarian function, sperm quality and other aspects. It can be evaluated through gynecological and andrological examinations.
The second is to choose appropriate hospitals and doctors. Professional institutions and doctors with rich experience and good reputation should be selected for consultation and treatment.
In addition, we need to understand the success rate and risks of IVF. IVF is not a 100% successful technology, and the success rate is related to many factors. At the same time, IVF may also have some risks and complications, which need to be prepared.
Finally, it is necessary to understand the costs and payment methods of IVF, so as to make economic preparations for treatment.
summary
IVF is a method to help couples who cannot conceive normally to achieve fertility through artificial assisted reproduction technology. The whole process includes four stages: superovulation, oocyte retrieval, in vitro fertilization and embryo implantation. The expenses of IVF mainly include medical expenses, drug expenses and examination expenses. It is necessary to know your own reproductive health status in advance, select the appropriate hospital and doctor, understand the success rate and risk, and prepare for economic payment before IVF. Therefore, couples preparing for IVF should learn about these aspects in advance and make necessary preparations and decisions.
