Is there any pain in the process of IVF production?

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Manufacturing process of test tube baby

In vitro fertilization (IVF), an assisted reproductive technology, is used to help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their dreams of life. So, will there be any pain in the production of IVF? Next, we will elaborate on this issue from four aspects.

Egg retrieval process

The process of IVF egg retrieval mainly includes superovulation and egg collection. During superovulation, women will receive hormone therapy to stimulate their ovaries to produce more eggs. This stage may cause some slight discomfort, such as abdominal distension and breast pain. In the process of egg collection, doctors will use a slender needle to puncture the ovary to extract mature eggs. This process is usually carried out under local anesthesia, so most women will only feel slight discomfort, similar to menstrual pain.

Therefore, in general, the process of egg retrieval is relatively mild for most women and does not cause serious pain.

Sperm collection process

The process of sperm collection refers to the process in which men provide semen samples. Usually, men are asked to provide fresh semen samples a few hours before egg retrieval. This is usually done in a private environment, where semen can be injected into the container through masturbation. Sometimes, if men cannot provide enough semen volume or quality, they can obtain sperm samples through testicular puncture or sperm extraction surgery.

The process of sperm collection is usually mild discomfort, which can only cause some temporary discomfort and tension.

Embryo culture and transfer process

The eggs collected in the process of egg retrieval will be combined with sperm to form a fertilized egg, and then cultured in the laboratory. Generally speaking, the embryo will continue to develop in the culture medium until it reaches the optimal development stage, usually three to five days after culture.

Embryo transfer is the implantation of a cultivated embryo into the uterus of a prospective mother. This process is done by pushing a nontoxic plastic catheter backward into the uterine cavity, and then carefully placing the embryo in the right place. This process usually takes only a few minutes and is completed without anesthesia.

Physical reaction after IVF

After IVF, some women may experience some physical reactions, which are usually mild and temporary. For example, some women may experience breast pain, abdominal gas and mild abdominal pain. These reactions are mainly caused by ovarian stimulation and embryo implantation, and usually disappear within a few days to weeks.

To sum up, during the production of IVF, the process of egg retrieval and sperm collection may cause some slight discomfort, but usually it will not cause serious pain. The process of embryo culture and transfer is usually painless. Although there may be some physical reactions after IVF, these reactions are only temporary. In general, the production process of IVF will not bring serious pain to couples.