How long does the treatment cycle of Kinmen IVF take
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a common assisted reproductive technology, which aims to help couples who are difficult to conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. As a professional assisted reproductive technology center, a hospital in Jinmen provides IVF treatment services. How long does the treatment cycle of Kinmen IVF take? This article will elaborate on the treatment cycle from four aspects: preparation before treatment, egg retrieval cycle, embryo culture and transfer, and follow-up observation.
1. Preparation before treatment
Before Kinmen IVF treatment, couples need to carry out a series of examinations and assessments to determine the appropriate treatment plan. The first is women's ovulation function and uterine condition inspection, including blood hormone level detection, ultrasound inspection and endometrial biopsy. The man also needs to have a sperm test to assess the quality of his sperm. In addition, couples also need to carry out infectious disease screening, genetic counseling and psychological counseling. The whole preparation phase usually takes 1-2 months.
The next step is to conduct ovulation guidance for women. The use of ovulation promoting drugs, such as oral or injected luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, can stimulate ovarian development and promote the growth of multiple follicles. This process usually lasts 10-14 days, and the size and number of follicles need to be monitored regularly to adjust the drug dosage.
Finally, couples need to accept some preparation work for auxiliary technologies, such as freezing sperm or eggs for subsequent use. The duration of the whole preparation phase varies according to individual differences, generally 1-2 months.
2. Egg retrieval cycle
The egg retrieval cycle refers to the period from the start of ovulation to the operation of egg retrieval. Generally, after the follicle grows and develops fully, the doctor will determine the best time to take eggs. Egg retrieval surgery uses ultrasound guided needles to extract eggs from follicles. The whole process of egg retrieval is usually completed within 30 minutes, without hospitalization, only general anesthesia or local anesthesia is required.
After taking eggs, the eggs will be transferred to the laboratory for processing. In the laboratory, sperm and eggs are fertilized in vitro to produce embryos. Generally speaking, the duration of the egg retrieval cycle is 2-3 weeks.
3. Embryo culture and transplantation
After taking the eggs, the doctor will fertilize the eggs and sperm in vitro and cultivate them into embryos. The time of embryo culture is usually 3-5 days, during which doctors will evaluate the quality and development of embryos.
Once the embryo is well developed, the doctor will select the best embryo for transfer. Embryo transfer is a simple operation that is accomplished by placing the embryo into the endometrium. The whole transplant process only takes a few minutes, without hospitalization.
Generally, pregnancy testing is performed within 10-14 days after embryo transfer. If the pregnancy test is positive, the IVF treatment is successful. If the pregnancy test is negative, further examination and evaluation may be required, and the treatment plan may be adjusted as needed.
4. Follow up observation
Once the IVF treatment is successful, couples need to conduct follow-up observation in the early pregnancy. This includes regular prenatal examination, pregnancy monitoring and health care during pregnancy. At the same time, doctors will also pay attention to the patient's physical changes and the risk of complications during pregnancy. The duration of the whole follow-up observation period varies from person to person, generally the whole pregnancy period.
To sum up, the IVF treatment cycle in a hospital in Jinmen usually takes about 2-3 months to complete. Preparation before treatment, egg retrieval cycle, embryo culture and transfer, and follow-up observation are the key steps in the whole cycle. Through scientific assisted reproductive technology and professional medical team, a hospital in Jinmen is committed to helping couples realize their reproductive dreams.
