Overview of IVF cycle in Guangzhou
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that helps infertile couples realize their reproductive dreams, also known as artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization. In Guangzhou, many professional reproductive hospitals provide IVF services. The cycle time of IVF varies according to individual differences, generally including the preparation stage, egg retrieval stage, fertilization and culture stage, embryo transfer stage, etc. The following will elaborate on the IVF cycle in Guangzhou from many aspects.
Preparation phase
The preparation stage of IVF cycle is very important, mainly including physical examination, medical history understanding and relevant legal advice of couples. The couple needs to go to the reproductive hospital in Guangzhou for a comprehensive physical examination, including blood examination, ultrasonic examination, male semen analysis, etc., to determine the patient's physical condition and fertility problems. At the same time, doctors also need to know the couple's medical history and medication history in order to develop appropriate treatment plans. In addition, couples also need to consult relevant legal issues, understand the laws and regulations of IVF, and clarify their rights and responsibilities.
The whole preparation phase usually takes 2-3 weeks, and the specific time varies with individual conditions.
Egg retrieval stage
Fetching eggs is one of the important steps in the IVF cycle. In the egg retrieval stage, the woman needs to inject ovulation promoting drugs to promote ovarian development and produce multiple follicles, increasing the chance of pregnancy. The doctor will determine the size and number of follicles through ultrasonic examination. After the follicles have developed to a proper state, the doctor will conduct ovarian puncture to remove the eggs in the follicles.
Egg retrieval is usually performed under intravenous anesthesia, and the operation time is relatively short, usually about 15-30 minutes. Postoperative rest and observation are required to ensure physical stability. The eggs taken will be fertilized and cultured in the laboratory.
Fertilization and culture stage
In the fertilization and culture stage, the mature eggs taken out will be fertilized in vitro with the sperm provided by the husband to form a fertilized egg. After fertilization, the doctor will observe the development of the fertilized egg and cultivate it into an embryo.
In the IVF hospital in Guangzhou, the commonly used embryo culture methods include traditional culture and continuous culture system. The traditional culture is to put the fertilized eggs in the culture dish for culture, while the continuous culture system is to use a special incubator for uninterrupted continuous culture of embryos.
The fertilization and culture phase usually takes 3-5 days. Doctors will choose the right time for embryo transfer according to the development of embryos and the individual conditions of patients.
Embryo transfer stage
Embryo transfer is the last critical step in the IVF cycle. According to the specific situation of the patient, the doctor will choose the right time and method for embryo transfer. During the transfer process, the doctor will put the embryo into the uterine cavity through the vaginal catheter. Women need to keep a rest to avoid overwork and improve the success rate of embryo implantation.
After embryo transfer, patients need a period of rest and observation, and doctors will also prescribe corresponding drugs to support treatment, so as to improve the implantation rate of transferred embryos. After about two weeks, the patient can conduct a blood pregnancy test to determine whether the pregnancy is successful.
Summary
The duration of IVF cycle in Guangzhou varies from individual to individual, and the whole cycle generally takes 4-6 weeks. The preparation stage includes couple examination, medical history understanding and legal consultation; The egg retrieval stage is the operation of egg retrieval and observation rest; In the fertilization and culture stage, embryos are formed through in vitro fertilization; Embryo transfer is the placement of an embryo into the uterine cavity. There are professional hospitals in Guangzhou that provide IVF services, and patients can choose suitable hospitals and doctors for treatment according to their own conditions.
