IVF pregnancy process
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which can help couples who cannot conceive naturally due to physiological reasons to realize their reproductive dreams. Next, we will elaborate on the pregnancy process of IVF from four aspects.
Preliminary assessment and preparation
The pregnancy process of IVF begins with a preliminary assessment of the health status of the couple. This step is usually completed by a professional reproductive doctor. The doctor will carry out a series of physical examinations, including the ovulation function of the woman's uterus and ovary, and the quality of the man's sperm. If the couple's examination results meet the basic requirements of IVF, they can enter the next stage.
The preparation stage is when couples prepare for the reproductive system. The woman may need to take hormone drugs to stimulate the ovary to produce multiple eggs, and during this process, the development of follicles needs to be monitored. The man needs to provide semen samples in order to select the best quality sperm in the laboratory.
Once the preparation is completed, the doctor can determine the time for egg retrieval and fertilization, and then proceed to the next operation.
Egg taking and sperm treatment
Before taking eggs, the woman receives anesthesia, and the doctor uses ultrasound guided injection needles to take out multiple eggs through the vagina. This process usually needs to be carried out under supervision to ensure safe and smooth operation. At the same time, the man needs to provide fresh sperm samples on the same day.
Samples of eggs and sperm taken out were processed in the laboratory. Sperm will select the best sperm through sperm processing technology and conduct artificial fertilization with eggs. If fertilization is successful, an embryo will be formed.
Embryo culture and transfer
The fertilized embryos will be cultured in the laboratory, generally lasting for 2 to 6 days. In this process, the quality and development of embryos will be observed to select the most promising embryos for transplantation.
Embryo transfer is one of the key steps in IVF pregnancy. Doctors use thin tubes to transport selected embryos into the uterus through the vagina. This process usually does not require anesthesia and can be completed in a few minutes. After transplantation, the couple need a period of rest and rehabilitation.
Pregnancy confirmation and pregnancy maintenance
About two weeks after the embryo transfer, the doctor will confirm the pregnancy. Successful pregnancy can be determined by measuring the level of progesterone in the blood or by performing an ultrasound examination.
Once pregnancy is confirmed, couples need to receive pregnancy maintenance and monitoring. Doctors may recommend taking progesterone drugs to help maintain pregnancy. Regular prenatal examination and pregnancy guidance are also indispensable.
In general, the pregnancy process of IVF covers several stages, including preliminary assessment and preparation, egg retrieval and sperm processing, embryo culture and transfer, pregnancy confirmation and pregnancy maintenance. Each stage requires the guidance and operation of professional doctors to ensure the success and safety of the whole process.
Summary
The IVF pregnancy process needs to go through several stages, such as preliminary assessment and preparation, egg retrieval and sperm processing, embryo culture and transfer, pregnancy confirmation and pregnancy maintenance. The whole process requires precise operation of doctors and full cooperation of couples. Through this assisted reproductive technology, many couples who cannot conceive naturally can realize their reproductive dreams.
