Operation steps of US IVF
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which is applicable to couples who cannot achieve pregnancy through natural mating or other auxiliary technologies. The United States is one of the first countries in the world to develop IVF technology. There are first-class medical facilities and professional doctors. The operation steps of IVF in the United States will be described in detail below.
1. Consultation and evaluation stage
In the United States, the IVF process usually starts from the consultation and evaluation stages. First, the couple will have face-to-face consultation with a professional reproductive doctor. The doctor will have a detailed understanding of the patient's personal and family history, lifestyle and expectations of IVF. At the same time, doctors will conduct physical examinations on patients to understand their reproductive system. In addition, the doctor may also require further tests, such as blood and endocrine tests.
In the evaluation phase, doctors will develop personalized treatment plans based on the patient's age, reproductive system status and other factors. Doctors will explain the whole process of IVF to patients, including drug treatment, egg collection and embryo implantation. Patients and doctors also discuss costs, success rates, and potential risks and side effects.
2. Drug treatment and egg collection
Once the treatment plan is determined, the patient will begin to receive medication. These drugs are usually used to regulate the menstrual cycle of patients and promote the growth and development of eggs. Patients need to use these drugs correctly according to the doctor's instructions and return to the hospital at the designated time.
After the end of the drug treatment cycle, the doctor will conduct an egg collection operation. This process is usually performed in the operating room, using local anesthesia. Doctors will use ultrasound guidance through the vagina to remove the eggs. These eggs will combine with sperm in the laboratory to form fertilized eggs.
3. Embryo culture and genetic screening
The collected fertilized eggs will be cultured in the laboratory. Laboratory technicians will provide a series of suitable environments and nutrients for fertilized eggs to promote the development of embryos. In the process of embryo culture, doctors can choose to conduct genetic screening to detect whether the embryo carries a genetic disease.
According to the needs of patients and doctors' suggestions, healthy embryos are selected for implantation into the uterus. The doctor will explain the number and quality of implanted embryos and other factors, and develop a personalized implantation plan based on multiple factors.
4. Embryo implantation and pregnancy observation
The implantation process is usually carried out in the operating room with local anesthesia. The doctor will carefully implant one or more embryos into the uterus using a thin tube. After implantation, patients need to rest for a period of time and follow the doctor's instructions in the next few weeks to ensure the implantation and growth of embryos.
After about two weeks, the patient will conduct a blood pregnancy test to determine whether the pregnancy is successful. If the result is positive, the patient will conduct further pregnancy observation and monitoring. Thereafter, the patient will undergo prenatal examination and routine care during pregnancy until delivery.
Summary
IVF operations in the United States include consultation and evaluation, drug treatment and egg collection, embryo culture and genetic screening, as well as embryo implantation and pregnancy observation. These steps have been carefully operated and monitored by professional doctors and technical teams, which has brought opportunities for infertile couples to realize their fertility aspirations. The medical facilities and expertise of the United States have given IVF the success rate and safety in this country.
