How long does Huaxi IVF take?
Test tube baby is an assisted reproductive technology, which aims to help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. West China Hospital is one of the first-class general hospitals in China and has rich experience in IVF technology. So, how long does Huaxi IVF take? It is elaborated in the following aspects.
Patient preparation
The IVF cycle usually begins in the patient preparation phase. In West China Hospital, patients need to undergo a series of examinations and evaluations to ensure that they can adapt to IVF technology and improve the success rate. These tests include an assessment of ovarian function in women, endometrial thickness, and semen analysis in men. In addition, doctors also need to understand the genetic inheritance and genetic history of the couple to assess possible risks.
In the preparation stage, patients usually need a period of conditioning and treatment to ensure their physical and mental health. The duration of this stage will vary depending on individual differences, and it usually takes several weeks to several months.
Ovulation induction and egg retrieval stage
Once the patient is ready, the next stage is ovulation induction and egg retrieval. In West China Hospital, doctors will develop ovulation promotion programs according to the specific conditions of patients, and control the ovarian function of women through drugs to promote the development of multiple follicles. This process usually takes several weeks, during which the size and number of follicles need to be monitored regularly.
Once the follicle is mature, doctors in West China Hospital will use painless egg retrieval technology to collect eggs. This process usually takes about 15 minutes, which is a minimally invasive surgery. Patients can leave the hospital after a short rest.
Embryo culture and transfer
After taking the eggs, the doctor will combine the eggs and sperm in the laboratory for in vitro fertilization, that is, embryo culture. Embryo culture usually takes several days. Doctors will evaluate the development of embryos and select the best quality embryos for transplantation.
Embryo transfer is one of the key steps in the IVF cycle. Doctors in West China Hospital will decide whether to carry out single embryo transfer or multiple embryo transfer according to the specific conditions of patients. This process is usually very fast and takes only a few minutes to complete. Patients can rest for a few days after transplantation, and then return to normal life.
Waiting for pregnancy and pregnancy test
After embryo transfer, patients need to wait about two weeks for pregnancy testing. This period may be one of the most tense moments in the IVF cycle. Patients need to maintain a positive attitude and avoid strenuous exercise and excessive pressure on their bodies.
If the pregnancy test result is positive, the IVF cycle is successful. The patient will continue to carry out prenatal examination under the guidance of the doctor to ensure the normal development of the embryo and meet the upcoming baby.
Summary
To sum up, the time of Huaxi IVF mainly includes patient preparation stage, ovulation induction and oocyte retrieval stage, embryo culture and transfer stage, as well as waiting for pregnancy and pregnancy detection stage. The whole process usually takes several weeks to several months, depending on individual differences and specific circumstances. Through the professional team and advanced technology of West China Hospital, many couples have realized their fertility aspirations.
