How long does the IVF test take?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a method for infertility patients to conceive. In the process of IVF, examination is a very important part, which can ensure the quality of the embryo and the health of the mother. This article will elaborate on the time required for IVF examination from different perspectives, and introduce several real hospitals for reference.
Preparation before inspection
Before starting the IVF test, patients need to make a series of preparations. First, the doctor will inquire about the detailed marriage and childbearing history and personal medical history to understand the patient's situation. Then, the patient needs to undergo gynecological examination, including endometrial, fallopian tube and ovarian examination, to determine whether it is suitable for IVF. This step usually takes 1-2 hours. Next, patients need to perform a series of blood and urine tests to assess their health. This process usually takes 1-2 days.
Taking Peking Union Medical College Hospital as an example, its IVF clinic appointments usually need to be made 1-2 weeks in advance. After the appointment, the patient needs to go to the hospital for examination. It usually takes 2-3 hours from consultation to the completion of the examination.
Examination during IVF cycle
Once the patient decides to carry out IVF, the doctor will develop an individualized treatment plan and arrange for examination. In the IVF cycle, patients need to carry out multiple examinations to monitor their own conditions and embryonic development.
The first is the basic examination stage, including blood and urine examination, ultrasonic examination, etc. The purpose of these examinations is to assess the patient's basic physiological conditions and intrauterine environment to determine appropriate treatment options. This phase usually takes 1-2 weeks.
Followed by the ovulation promotion stage, patients need to use ovulation promotion drugs according to the doctor's instructions, and conduct regular blood and ultrasound examinations to monitor the growth of follicles. This phase usually takes 1-2 weeks.
The last stage is egg retrieval and fertilization. The patient needs to be hospitalized for egg collection and in vitro fertilization. This process usually takes 2-3 hours. Later, the embryo will be cultured in the incubator, and the doctor will evaluate the embryo quality regularly. The whole stage usually takes 5-7 days.
Taking Xinhua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine as an example, the examination in the IVF cycle usually takes about 4 weeks.
Examination after embryo implantation
Once the embryo is successfully implanted, the patient needs further examination to ensure the stability of the pregnancy. Within 2 weeks after implantation, patients need to have blood and ultrasound examinations to determine whether the embryo was successfully implanted. This stage usually requires 2-3 inspections.
Later, it will be gradually transferred to obstetricians and gynaecologists for management during pregnancy. Patients need to carry out regular prenatal and prenatal examinations according to the guidance of doctors to ensure the health of mothers and babies.
Summary
To sum up, the time of IVF examination includes preparation before examination, examination during IVF cycle and examination after embryo implantation. Different examination stages and hospitals may have certain differences, but it usually takes several weeks to several months. Therefore, in the process of selecting IVF, patients need to choose appropriate hospitals and programs according to their own conditions and time arrangements.
