IVF process
IVF (artificial insemination) is an assisted reproductive technology that can help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. The specific steps of IVF will be introduced in detail from four aspects. 1. Physical examination and diagnosis
First, couples need to go to professional reproductive hospitals for comprehensive physical examination and diagnosis. The doctor will assess the woman's ovarian function, ovulation and endometrial health to ensure that she has the basic conditions for normal pregnancy. At the same time, the man also needs to conduct semen analysis to check the quantity and quality of sperm.
Doctors also conduct genetic tests on couples to rule out possible genetic diseases. This is an important step to ensure the health of patients and their offspring.
After ensuring that the couple's physical and genetic conditions are good, the doctor will develop a personalized IVF program and arrange further treatment according to the woman's menstrual cycle and ovulation.
2. Promote follicular growth and egg retrieval
Doctors will promote the development of the woman's ovary through hormone therapy. Hormones can promote the growth and development of follicles and increase the number of mature eggs in the ovary. The doctor will make a personalized hormone treatment plan according to the situation of each woman, and regularly carry out ultrasonic examination to monitor the growth of follicles.
When the follicle reaches the proper size, the doctor will take out the mature egg in the follicle through minimally invasive surgery guided by transvaginal ultrasound. This process usually requires local anesthesia, which is a relatively simple operation.
3. Fertilization and embryo culture
After taking eggs, doctors will conduct in vitro fertilization of eggs and sperm in the laboratory. The doctor will provide appropriate culture media and conditions to provide a good environment for the normal development of the fertilized eggs.
Usually, the eggs taken out will be cultured with sperm in vitro for 24 to 48 hours to make them naturally develop into fertilized eggs and form embryos. Doctors will select the healthiest one or several embryos for transplantation according to the development of the embryo.
4. Embryo transfer and pregnancy
Embryo transfer is to put the cultured embryos back into the female uterus through certain operation methods in order to promote their successful implantation and development. Embryo transfer is usually a simple procedure that does not require anesthesia. Doctors will use ultrasound guidance or microscope to plan the best position of the embryo, and gently place the embryo.
After transplantation, women need to rest for a period of time, waiting for the results of pregnancy. Doctors usually perform blood progesterone test and B ultrasound examination 10 to 14 days after transplantation to confirm whether the pregnancy is successful.
Through the above four steps, IVF technology provides a feasible solution for couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, there are still some risks and individual differences in IVF. Therefore, before IVF treatment, couples should fully understand this information and consult and communicate with doctors in detail to ensure the accuracy and feasibility of decision-making.
