How long does Fuzhou test tube baby surgery take?
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is widely used in infertile patients. In Fuzhou area, there are many professional hospitals that provide IVF surgery, and patients can realize their pregnancy wishes in this way. So, how long does the test tube baby surgery in Fuzhou take? This article will elaborate from four aspects.
1. Preoperative preparation
Before IVF surgery, some necessary preparations should be made. The first is to consult the doctor, so that patients can have in-depth exchanges on their own conditions and pregnancy aspirations. Doctors usually evaluate the patient's medical history, physical condition and causes of infertility to determine whether IVF surgery is suitable. Secondly, a series of examinations and tests, such as blood routine examination, liver function and semen analysis, are carried out to assess the health status and fertility potential of patients. In addition, special examinations such as oviduct patency examination and endometrial thickness assessment are also required.
The whole preoperative preparation time is generally 2 to 4 weeks, and the specific time depends on the specific situation of the patient.
2. Egg taking and sperm extraction
Egg retrieval and sperm extraction are important steps of IVF surgery and the last preparation before surgery. For female patients, ovulation is generally carried out within 48 hours after ovulation. On the day of operation, the doctor will use ultrasound guided acupuncture of the uterine wall, insert the needle into the ovary through the vagina, and extract the eggs in the follicle. This process usually lasts 20 to 30 minutes. For male patients, sperm extraction can be performed by manual ejaculation, electrical stimulation or direct ejaculation, which usually takes only a few minutes.
The whole process of egg and sperm extraction is usually completed within one day.
3. IVF embryo culture and transfer
Embryo culture and transfer of IVF is the core of the whole operation. After taking the eggs, the doctor will fertilize the eggs and sperm in vitro to cultivate the embryos. According to the development of embryos and the specific conditions of patients, doctors will choose the most promising embryos for transplantation on the third to fifth days. The migration process is not complicated and usually takes only a few minutes. The doctor will insert the embryo into the uterus through the vagina and place it in the uterine cavity, then wait for the result of pregnancy.
The whole process of embryo culture and transfer generally takes 5 to 7 days.
4. Pregnancy care and pregnancy observation
After the IVF operation is successful, pregnant women need a period of nursing and observation. The doctor will advise patients to follow some living habits and dietary requirements to improve the success rate of pregnancy. In addition, the doctor will regularly review and observe pregnant women, including the evaluation of endometrial thickness and blood tests. About 12 weeks after the successful pregnancy, B ultrasound can be performed to ensure the normal development of the fetus.
The duration of pregnant women care and pregnancy observation is generally 2 to 3 months, depending on the specific situation of the patient.
Summary
The operation time of Fuzhou IVF mainly includes preoperative preparation, egg taking and sperm extraction, embryo culture and transplantation, as well as maternal care and pregnancy observation. The whole operation process takes a long time, which generally requires 2 to 4 weeks of preoperative preparation. Egg taking and sperm extraction are completed in one day. Embryo culture and transfer take 5 to 7 days. Maternity care and pregnancy observation usually last 2 to 3 months. Before IVF operation, patients should communicate with doctors in detail and arrange time reasonably according to their own conditions.
