IVF process
Test tube baby means that the fertilized egg is cultivated in the laboratory and then implanted into the mother's uterus, so that the infertile couple can successfully conceive and give birth. IVF technology is one of the most common and successful assisted reproductive technologies. The flow of IVF will be described in detail below.
Step 1: Marriage diagnosis and examination
First, infertile couples need to go to formal hospitals for marriage diagnosis and examination. After the examination of professional doctors, determine the cause of infertility, for example, the woman may have ovulation disorders, abnormal uterine morphology, fallopian tube blockage and other problems, or the man may have abnormal sperm production function, sperm quality problems and so on. This helps to determine the specific treatment plan.
After a series of examinations and evaluations, doctors will develop personalized treatment plans according to the specific conditions of infertile couples, including suggestions on whether to use IVF technology.
Next, doctors usually communicate with couples in detail to explain the principle, process, risk and success rate of IVF, and it is up to the couple to decide whether to continue IVF.
Step 2: ovulation induction and egg collection
After IVF is confirmed, the woman needs to receive ovulation induction treatment. Through the use of hormone drugs, women's physiological cycle can be adjusted to make the ovaries emit more eggs. The doctor will regularly check the development of the egg. Once the follicle develops to the proper size, the egg will be collected.
Egg collection usually uses painless local anesthesia to remove mature eggs from the ovary through vaginal puncture. This process is usually performed in the operating room, using a microscope. Egg collection needs to be very careful and accurate to ensure the quality of the collected eggs.
After the eggs are collected, they will be immediately transferred to the culture dish, waiting to combine with the sperm.
Step 3: Combination of sperm and egg
While collecting eggs, it is also necessary to collect the man's sperm, usually through masturbation. Then in the laboratory, the sperm and egg are put into the culture dish together for culture. In a certain period of time, waiting for sperm and egg combination and fertilization.
If fertilization is successful, a fertilized egg will be formed. The formation of the fertilized egg will be a long process, and doctors will usually cultivate the fertilized egg to a certain stage of development before proceeding to the next step.
Step 4: embryo implantation and pregnancy observation
After the fertilized egg develops to the appropriate stage, the doctor will select one or two high-quality embryos for implantation. Embryo implantation is a simple operation, usually through the vagina, without surgery.
After implantation, the doctor will observe the pregnancy of the implanted embryo to see whether it can be successfully implanted. If the embryo is successfully implanted and develops normally, it means that the pregnancy is successful.
The whole IVF process may vary depending on individual differences, but generally includes marriage diagnosis and inspection, ovulation induction and egg collection, sperm and egg combination, embryo implantation, pregnancy observation and other steps.
Summary
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which can help infertile couples realize their reproductive dreams. The whole IVF process includes marriage diagnosis and inspection, ovulation promotion and egg collection, sperm and egg combination, embryo implantation and pregnancy observation. Through scientific technology and professional operation of doctors, the success rate of IVF has been improved. Before IVF, couples should fully understand the process, risk and success rate information, fully communicate and discuss with doctors, and jointly decide whether to carry out IVF, so as to realize their fertility aspirations.
