The specific steps and timing of IVF
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that helps couples who are unable to conceive naturally. The specific steps and timing of IVF will be introduced in detail below.
1. Preparation before receiving assisted reproductive technology
Before receiving IVF treatment, you need to complete the following preparations:
First, women should undergo a comprehensive physical examination, including blood, urine, B-ultrasound, hysteroscopy, cervical smear, etc., to rule out pre-pregnancy diseases.
Second, ovarian stimulation is performed to increase the ovulation rate. By injecting ovulation-stimulating drugs, the number of mature follicles in the ovaries is increased, thereby improving the number and success rate of egg retrieval. This process takes 7-14 days.
Third, perform egg retrieval surgery. Surgical anesthesia is performed before egg retrieval. The doctor injects anesthesia into the ovary through a vaginal endoscope, and then punctures the ovary with a special tool to remove the mature eggs from the follicles.
2. Embryo culture and transplantation
After the eggs and sperm are retrieved, embryos are formed through in vitro fertilization. The doctor will ask the patient how many days to culture before transplantation (2 days to 6 days). The selected date for transplantation is usually 3-5 days after fertilization.
First, culture the embryos. The embryo culture needs to be in vitro. The doctor will select the best embryo and culture it to a specified date.
Second, the embryo is transferred into the uterus. This procedure does not require anesthesia. A thin tube is inserted into the vagina into the uterus and the embryo is transferred into it.
3. Pregnancy test and pregnancy test
After successful in vitro fertilization, the doctor will check whether the patient\’s blood hormone levels are normal. If they are normal, a pregnancy test will be performed.
First, the pregnancy test. After 8-15 days of embryo culture, a blood or urine pregnancy test is performed to check whether conception was successful. If the test is positive, the embryo was successfully transferred.
Second, take a pregnancy test. After a pregnancy test, women need to take another pregnancy test to confirm pregnancy and measure the duration of pregnancy.
4. Precautions and aftercare
IVF is a relatively complicated process, and you need to pay attention to the following aspects during the process:
First, avoid strenuous exercise and nervousness, which will help ensure the success rate of fertilized eggs.
Second, reducing visual fatigue, maintaining good sleeping and eating habits, and improving the body\’s immunity are beneficial to the successful pregnancy of fertilized eggs and the growth of embryos.
Third, pay attention to the safety of the pregnancy process, avoid unsafe actions as much as possible, and wait until the fetus has grown to a certain level before conducting prenatal examination and delivery under the guidance of a professional doctor.
In short, in vitro fertilization is a product of scientific and technological progress that provides help to couples who are unable to have normal children. However, in vitro fertilization is not suitable for all situations. Relevant experts should customize a plan based on the patient\’s medical conditions, age and other factors to ensure the success rate of treatment.
