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What are the specific steps of IVF?

What are the specific steps of IVF?



Specific steps of IVF

IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that can help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. The specific steps of IVF will be described in detail below.

1. Physical examination and consultation

In the process of IVF, first of all, a couple's physical examination should be carried out to ensure that there are no serious medical problems. Men need semen analysis, while women need menstrual cycle monitoring, ovarian function inspection, etc. Couples also need to go to the hospital for consultation, and discuss the applicability of IVF, treatment plan, possible risks and complications with professional doctors.

2. Ovulation induction

Next, women need to receive ovulation induction therapy. This is to make the ovary produce multiple eggs and improve the probability of pregnancy. Usually, drugs or ovulation promoters are used to monitor the growth of follicles. Once the follicles reach maturity, the doctor will determine the best time to retrieve eggs.

3. Egg collection and sperm collection

On the day of egg collection, women need to receive local or general anesthesia. Doctors use ultrasound guided fine needles to puncture the ovary and extract eggs. On the same day, men provided semen samples, or had frozen stored sperm before.

4. In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer

In the laboratory, doctors combine eggs with sperm for in vitro fertilization (IVF). Under certain conditions, sperm will enter the egg and fertilize it. The fertilized eggs continue to be cultured into embryos. Generally, the incubation time is 2-5 days. Next, doctors will choose the best one or two embryos for transplantation. The transplantation process is usually a simple operation without general anesthesia. Doctors introduce embryos into the uterus through the vagina, hoping that they can be implanted and develop into a normal pregnancy. To sum up, the specific steps of IVF include physical examination and consultation, ovulation promotion, egg collection and sperm collection, as well as in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Each step requires sophisticated manipulation and medical technology to ensure successful pregnancy. IVF technology has brought fertility hope to many infertile couples, but it also needs to strengthen the discussion and management of ethical and social impacts.
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