Steps of IVF in the United States
IVF technology is a kind of medical method to help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. As one of the advanced reproductive technologies in the United States, the IVF procedure in the United States is very standardized and stable, and has been widely used in many hospitals. The steps of IVF in the United States will be introduced in detail from anti ovulation, egg retrieval, fertilization and transplantation. 1. Anti ovulation
The first step of IVF is anti ovulation, that is, to inhibit the natural ovulation process of women through drugs. The purpose of this step is to master the ovulation situation of the woman at an appropriate time and provide a time window for subsequent egg retrieval.
In the United States, anti ovulation is generally controlled manually by injecting women with anti ovulation hormone inhibitors or ineffective anti ovulation hormone. Doctors will develop personalized anti ovulation programs according to women's specific conditions and physical needs.
After a period of anti ovulation treatment, the doctor will confirm that the woman has entered the appropriate follicular development period through ultrasound and blood examination, and is ready for the next step of egg retrieval.
2. Egg taking
Fetching eggs is one of the key steps in IVF procedure. In the United States, egg retrieval is usually carried out in the operating room, using minimally invasive surgery technology.
First of all, the doctor will let women have general anesthesia or local anesthesia to ensure the smooth operation process. Then, doctors will use ultrasound-guided puncture technology to remove well-developed eggs from women's ovaries.
The process of taking eggs may take one to two hours, and the eggs taken out will be immediately sent to the laboratory for subsequent operations, such as fertilization.
3. Fertilization
After the eggs are sent to the laboratory, they need to be fertilized with sperm. In American hospitals, there are two common ways of fertilization: conventional fertilization and assisted fertilization.
Conventional fertilization is to put sperm and egg together in a Petri dish and realize fertilization by natural means. The assisted fertilization is an assisted fertilization technology, which can promote the occurrence of fertilization by means of single sperm injection or enzyme treatment to promote sperm vitality.
After a period of cultivation, the doctor will select the best fertilized eggs for transplantation after checking the quality and quantity of the fertilized eggs.
4. Transplantation
In the United States, transferring a fertilized egg back into a woman's uterus is the last step of IVF. Transplantation is carried out in the female body, usually without anesthesia, but through vaginal injection, simple and painless.
The doctor will use a catheter to carefully place the fertilized egg in the proper place in the woman's uterus. After the transplantation, women need to take proper rest and care under the guidance of doctors. Generally speaking, pregnancy test can be carried out after two weeks to determine whether pregnancy is successfully achieved.
summary
The steps of IVF in the United States mainly include anti ovulation, egg retrieval, fertilization and transplantation. By inhibiting women's natural ovulation, control the time window for egg retrieval, and then use minimally invasive surgery to obtain eggs. After that, the eggs are fertilized with sperm, and the best fertilized eggs are selected for transplantation. The whole process requires the precise operation of doctors and patient's patience. The United States has advanced medical technology and equipment. Its IVF program provides a reliable solution for couples who are eager to have children.
