How to perform IVF egg retrieval operation?

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IVF egg retrieval surgery: introduction

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is used to help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. The operation is to obtain female eggs, combine them with sperm in the laboratory, and then transfer the fertilized eggs back to the female uterus to promote pregnancy. How to perform IVF egg retrieval operation will be discussed in detail below.

preparation

Before the IVF egg retrieval operation, the couple needs to go to the formal fertility clinic for consultation and accept the doctor's evaluation. The doctor will know the couple's medical history, living habits and other relevant information in detail, so as to develop a personalized treatment plan. In addition, a woman needs to complete a series of examinations, including blood tests, ultrasound and endometrial biopsy, to ensure that her physical condition is suitable for surgery.

Once it is determined that couples are suitable for IVF egg retrieval, doctors will develop a drug treatment plan for them. These drugs usually include hormone injections and other adjuvant drugs used to promote egg development. Couples should use drugs in strict accordance with the doctor's advice, and regularly return to the clinic for further consultation to monitor the growth of follicles and the number of ready follicles.

Finally, couples need to be prepared for psychological and life support before surgery. IVF egg retrieval is a complex process, which may have some impact on the couple's mood and lifestyle. Therefore, they need to communicate with their family, friends or professional counselors to obtain necessary support and encouragement.

Operation process

IVF egg retrieval is usually performed at a specific stage of a woman's menstrual cycle. The operation will be performed in a formal fertility clinic or hospital by a professional team of doctors and nurses. The following is a brief description of the surgical process:

1. Anesthesia for women: Before the operation, women will receive general anesthesia or sedatives to ensure comfort and safety during the operation.
2. Egg collection: The doctor uses a slender needle to enter the ovary through the vagina and collect mature eggs in the follicle one by one. This process is usually completed in 10 to 20 minutes.
3. Egg processing: The collected eggs will be sent to the laboratory quickly for fine processing by professional reproductive scientists. They will combine with sperm to promote fertilization and monitor the development of fertilized eggs.
4. Fertilized egg transplantation: Generally, the fertilized egg will be transplanted back to the woman's uterus after 2-5 days. This is a simple process that usually does not require anesthesia.

Postoperative care

After the IVF egg retrieval operation, the couple need to carry out postoperative care according to the doctor's recommendations. Here are some common nursing instructions:

1. Rest: Women need to rest for hours or days so that their bodies can recover. She should avoid heavy physical work and strenuous exercise.
2. Medication: Doctors may prescribe certain drugs, such as progesterone, to promote embryo implantation and pregnancy development. The couple should use the medicine correctly according to the doctor's advice.
3. Regular follow-up visits: couples need to make regular follow-up visits according to the schedule arranged by doctors to monitor the progress of pregnancy and the development of embryos.
4. Psychological support: The pressure of IVF egg retrieval operation on couples is enormous. They can consider participating in psychological counseling and communicating with other couples who have experienced similar processes to obtain more support and encouragement.

summary

IVF egg retrieval is an effective method to help couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations. It provides a chance for couples to have healthy children by combining eggs and sperm in the laboratory and transplanting the fertilized eggs back to the female uterus. However, the preparation before the operation and the care after the operation are very important, and the couple need to follow the doctor's advice and obtain appropriate support. By correctly performing IVF egg retrieval, couples can increase the success rate of achieving fertility aspirations.