Time cycle of IVF hormone therapy
IVF hormone therapy is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is widely used in infertility patients and can help them realize their reproductive dreams. However, if you want to successfully obtain IVF through hormone therapy, you need to wait patiently for a certain period of time. The time cycle of IVF hormone therapy will be described in detail from several aspects.
Preparation before hormone therapy
Before IVF hormone therapy, doctors usually require patients to carry out a series of examinations to determine the treatment method and time. These examinations include gynecological examination, endocrine examination, hysterosalpingography, etc., to assess the patient's physical condition and fertility.
In addition, patients also need physical conditioning before hormone therapy, such as quitting smoking, drinking, and maintaining good living habits. These preparations generally take 1-2 months.
The first step in the hormone therapy cycle is the ovulation induction phase. At this stage, doctors will inject patients with ovulation promoting drugs to promote ovarian development and release more eggs. This stage usually lasts 10-14 days, and the specific time varies from person to person.
Egg taking and fertilization
When the egg is mature, the doctor will arrange an egg retrieval operation. This process is usually carried out on the 11-14 days of the artificial cycle, and the eggs in the ovary can be taken out by puncturing the uterus. This step usually needs to be carried out in the hospital and local anesthesia is used.
After taking the eggs, the doctor will fertilize the eggs and sperm in vitro. This process is usually completed within 24 hours after egg retrieval, using high-tech equipment in the laboratory. Once successfully fertilized, the embryo will continue to develop in the culture dish.
Embryo transfer and observation
Embryo transfer is one of the key steps in IVF hormone therapy. According to the condition of the patient and the doctor's advice, the embryo can be transferred within 2-6 days after the egg retrieval. This process is usually carried out in the hospital, and the embryos are put into the uterine cavity through a catheter after the use of local anesthesia.
After transplantation, patients need to pay attention to rest and maintain good living habits, and avoid strenuous exercise and tension. In addition, the doctor may ask the patient to have a blood test to observe the change of HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) level and judge whether the pregnancy is successful according to the results.
Summary
To sum up, the time cycle of IVF hormone therapy depends on many factors, including individual differences, the time consumption of examination and preparation, the use of drugs, the process of egg retrieval and fertilization, and the observation after embryo transfer. Generally speaking, the whole process takes 1-2 months to get the final result.
However, it should be emphasized that each patient's situation is unique, and the treatment time may vary from individual to individual. Therefore, before IVF hormone therapy, you should consult with your doctor in detail to understand your physical condition, so as to estimate the time period of treatment more accurately.
