How long can IVF mothers have children?
As an important achievement of modern reproductive medicine, IVF technology has brought hope to infertile couples. However, many people do not know much about the whole process and time of IVF. So, how long does it take for IVF mothers to successfully give birth? This article will elaborate from the aspects of mother preparation, assisted reproductive technology, embryo implantation and pregnancy.
Mom's preparations
Before IVF, mothers need to have a comprehensive physical examination and disease screening. These examinations include blood routine examination, biochemical indicators, endocrine hormone levels, uterine morphology and structure, etc. Through these examinations, doctors can fully understand the mother's physical condition and prepare for the follow-up assisted reproductive technology.
If the mother has physical problems, such as uterine malformation, endocrine disorder, etc., then surgery repair or drug treatment may be required. This process may take months or even longer to ensure that the mother is in the best physical condition. Therefore, the duration of this phase varies from person to person, and it usually takes several months to one year.
During this period, mothers also need psychological guidance to prepare for various uncertainties in the IVF process. At the same time, diet conditioning and lifestyle adjustment are also necessary to improve the probability of pregnancy.
Assisted reproductive technology
Assisted reproductive technology is the core step of IVF, mainly including egg collection, in vitro fertilization and embryo culture. These techniques need to be carried out in professional hospitals or reproductive centers.
The first is the process of egg collection. The doctor will naturally ovulate through the fallopian tube or promote ovulation with auxiliary drugs according to the mother's menstrual cycle, and then puncture and remove the follicles in the ovary with an ultrasound guided needle. This process usually takes 10-20 minutes, but it takes about a day for preparation and recovery.
Next is in vitro fertilization. By placing sperm and egg in a culture dish, the sperm can enter the egg by itself to complete fertilization. This process usually takes several hours, and then the fertilized eggs are put into the incubator for embryo culture.
The time of embryo culture varies from hospital to doctor, usually 3-5 days. During this period, doctors will select the best embryo for implantation according to the embryo quality and development status.
Embryo implantation
Embryo implantation is an important link in the success rate of IVF. After the embryo culture, the doctor will choose the best time to implant the embryo into the mother's uterus. This process usually takes only a few minutes and usually does not require anesthesia.
After the embryo is implanted, the mother needs to rest and recover. Doctors may give some auxiliary drugs to promote embryo implantation and development. At this time, mothers often need to wait about 10 days for serum β- HCG test to confirm whether the pregnancy is successful.
Pregnancy
If serum β- A positive HCG test indicates that the mother has successfully conceived. Thereafter, the mother needs health care and supervision during pregnancy. The doctor will give corresponding precautions during pregnancy and reasonable dietary arrangements to ensure the normal development of the embryo and the health of the mother.
About 8-10 weeks of pregnancy, the mother needs to carry out the first B-ultrasound examination to determine the stability of pregnancy and the development of the fetus. Thereafter, B ultrasonic examination, regular prenatal examination and guidance of obstetricians and gynaecologists shall be carried out every 4-6 weeks.
In general, the time when a mother can successfully give birth to IVF depends on many factors, including physical condition, the process of assisted reproductive technology and the pregnancy period after embryo implantation. Generally speaking, the time line from the beginning of preparation to the successful birth of IVF babies may be several months to one year.
To sum up, whether IVF mothers can successfully give birth is a complex process, which requires mothers to have some patience and preparation. The guidance and support of doctors and professional hospitals are also crucial. I hope this article can be helpful to couples who care about IVF.
