The process of IVF
IVF is a kind of baby conceived in the process of in vitro fertilization and culture through assisted reproductive technology. This technology has been widely used around the world, helping many couples achieve their reproductive aspirations. The following will elaborate on the process of IVF from the selection of suitable hospitals, hormone injection, egg retrieval and embryo transfer.
Select a suitable hospital
The first step in IVF treatment is to choose a suitable hospital. This hospital should have a professional assisted reproductive technology team and facilities, and have rich experience in IVF. When choosing a hospital, couples need to carefully understand the success rate, cost, service quality and other factors of the hospital.
Once the hospital is selected, the couple will consult with the professional team of the hospital in detail. The doctor will assess the health status of the couple, understand the possible problems and risks, and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Hormone injection
During IVF treatment, women need to receive hormone injection to promote the development of polycystic ovarian follicles. This is usually achieved by giving drugs containing growth hormone.
In the process of hormone injection, patients need to go to the hospital regularly for physical examination and ultrasonic examination to monitor the ovarian response and follicular development. The doctor will adjust the drug dose according to the monitoring results to ensure normal ovarian development.
Once the follicle reaches the proper size, the doctor will arrange the next operation.
Egg retrieval
Egg retrieval is usually performed after the ovary has developed to a certain extent. On the day of operation, female patients will receive local anesthesia. Doctors use long and thin needles to puncture the fallopian tube and extract mature eggs.
The process of egg retrieval usually requires one or more ovarian punctures to collect enough eggs. Once the egg is taken out, the doctor will transfer it to the laboratory for the combination of sperm and egg, that is, in vitro fertilization.
embryo transfer
After in vitro fertilization, the embryos will be cultured in the laboratory for several days. In the process of embryo culture, doctors will monitor the development and quality of embryos and select the best embryos for transplantation.
Embryo transfer is the last step in IVF treatment. On the day of transplantation, the doctor will use a thin tube to locate the embryo in the uterus. This process is usually short and does not require anesthesia.
After the embryo transfer, the couple needs to wait about two weeks for a pregnancy test to determine whether the pregnancy is successful.
summary
The process of IVF can be summarized as hospital selection, hormone injection, egg retrieval and embryo transfer. The whole process needs to go through a series of clinical operations and laboratory cultivation processes. IVF technology provides a hope for infertile couples and helps them realize their dream of becoming parents.
