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What is the IVF process?

What is the IVF process?



What is the IVF process?

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

1. Physical examination and consultation

The first step of IVF is physical examination and consultation. The couple will have face-to-face consultation with a professional reproductive doctor, who will check the health of the couple's reproductive system and assess the appropriate assisted reproductive technology. This step is critical to determine if it is suitable for IVF. In some large hospitals, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, professional consulting services will be provided. The doctor will answer the couple's questions and provide treatment suggestions that apply to their unique situation.

2. Ovulation promotion and egg retrieval

In the process of IVF, ovulation induction is generally used to obtain multiple eggs. For women, doctors will use hormone drugs to help her produce more eggs according to her menstrual cycle. These drugs are usually given by injection and can be injected at home. Generally, after several days of ovulation induction treatment, the doctor will perform an egg retrieval operation. This operation is usually carried out in the operating room with local anesthesia. Under the guidance of ultrasound guided by puncture, doctors use long and thin needles to extract eggs. This process is usually completed in a short time, and no obvious pain is felt.

3. Sperm processing and fertilization

After taking the eggs, the doctor will conduct in vitro culture with the semen provided by the partner to combine the eggs and sperm to help the fertilized eggs grow. This process is usually carried out in the laboratory and requires some time to observe the development of fertilized eggs and embryos. In some advanced IVF technologies, single sperm injection or embryo culture can be used to transfer after blastocyst stage to improve the success rate. These decisions will be made under the guidance of doctors according to the specific circumstances of the couple.

4. Embryo transfer and pregnancy

After a period of culture, the doctor will select the healthiest embryo and transplant it into the female uterus. The procedure is usually simple and does not require anesthesia. The doctor will use a slender tube to put the embryo into the uterus. After embryo transfer, women need to rest for a period of time and receive some drugs to help the sustainable development of pregnancy. If all goes well, the couple will have a pregnancy test to confirm whether they are successful. To sum up, the process of IVF includes physical examination and consultation, ovulation promotion and egg retrieval, sperm treatment and fertilization, as well as embryo transfer and pregnancy. Each step requires the guidance and expertise of doctors to ensure the smooth progress of the whole process. Although IVF technology is a blessing for couples who cannot conceive naturally, it should be noted that IVF is not a simple method, and it will have a certain impact on the couple's body and emotion. Therefore, before deciding to carry out IVF, couples should fully understand relevant knowledge and make decisions and treatment under the guidance of professional doctors.
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