IVF treatment process
IVF is a method to help couples who cannot conceive naturally through assisted reproductive technology. The whole treatment process includes multiple steps, involving cooperation and communication between the hospital and patients. The treatment process of IVF will be described in detail below.
Initial diagnosis of marriage medicine department
First of all, the couple will go to the local marriage medical department for initial diagnosis. During the initial diagnosis, the doctor will discuss the couple's medical history, lifestyle, menstrual cycle and other relevant information in detail. Doctors also recommend couples to carry out a series of examinations, including women's ovarian function, uterine conditions and men's semen analysis. According to the examination results, the doctor will develop a personalized treatment plan.
In addition, couples also need to have face-to-face discussions with doctors and assisted reproduction experts in the marital medicine department. The doctor will explain the whole treatment process, including the required drugs, special precautions, success rate and potential risks.
Ovulation induction and egg retrieval process
According to the couple's situation, the doctor may prescribe ovulation promoting drugs for female patients. These drugs help to increase the number and quality of follicles in the ovary and improve the probability of pregnancy. Patients will inject these drugs according to the doctor's instructions.
At the end of the drug treatment cycle, the doctor will make an appointment for the woman to take eggs. This operation is usually performed in the hospital operating room, and the patient will receive general anesthesia. Through the use of ultrasound guidance, doctors will use long and thin needles to extract mature eggs from the ovary. This process usually takes only a few minutes.
After egg retrieval, female patients may have some side effects, such as abdominal discomfort and slight bleeding. Doctors will evaluate these side effects and give appropriate medication as needed.
In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer
After taking the eggs, the doctor will fertilize the eggs and their partner's sperm in vitro in the laboratory. If sperm quality is poor, doctors may choose single sperm injection (ICSI) to help fertilization. After cultivation and observation, doctors will choose the healthiest embryos for transplantation.
Embryo transfer is usually a simple operation, similar to uterine cavity examination. The doctor will use a catheter to place the embryo in the uterus. This process usually does not require anesthesia, and the patient will feel some slight discomfort.
Follow up observation and pregnancy results
After embryo transfer, patients need to wait for a period of time to observe the pregnancy results. During this period, patients can return to normal daily life, but they need to follow the doctor's advice to avoid strenuous exercise or other behaviors that may be harmful to embryos.
The serum hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test is usually carried out two weeks later to confirm whether pregnancy occurs. If the test result is positive, the doctor will arrange further tests to ensure that the pregnancy is healthy. If the test result is negative, it means that the treatment is not successful.
In general, the treatment process of IVF needs to go through multiple steps, including initial diagnosis, ovulation induction and oocyte retrieval, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, as well as follow-up observation and pregnancy results. This process requires the active cooperation and cooperation of doctors and patients to improve the chances of successful pregnancy.
summary
IVF treatment is a complex assisted reproductive technology, which aims to help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. The whole treatment process includes initial diagnosis, ovulation induction and oocyte retrieval, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, as well as follow-up observation and pregnancy results. This process requires the active participation of professional medical teams and patients. Despite certain risks and uncertainties, IVF technology has helped countless couples realize their dreams and brought them happy families.
