What preparations should be made for IVF to enter the cycle?
As an assisted reproductive technology, IVF has brought good news to many infertile couples. However, to successfully carry out IVF, a series of preparations are needed. This article will elaborate on the preparation of IVF from the following four aspects.
Physical examination and consultation
The preparation of IVF cycle first requires comprehensive physical examination and consultation. Both the couple need to have a physical examination to see if their physical condition is suitable for IVF. Physical examination includes gynecological examination, endocrine examination, male semen examination, etc. At the same time, the consulting doctor will answer couples' questions about IVF in detail, including the success rate, risks and costs.
On the basis of physical examination and consultation, doctors will also formulate personalized treatment plans according to the specific conditions of the couple, including the use of drugs, the timing of egg retrieval and transplantation.
medication
Drug therapy is a key link in IVF cycle. According to the doctor's prescription, women need to use ovulation promoting drugs on time and in quantity to help ovarian development and release mature eggs. The use of these drugs needs to strictly follow the guidance of doctors, both to ensure the effectiveness of drugs and to avoid adverse reactions.
In addition, auxiliary drugs, such as anticoagulants and anti infectives, may also be needed to ensure the safe and smooth process of IVF.
Egg collection and fertilization
Generally, the collection of eggs needs to be carried out after the follicles have developed to a certain extent. This process is called oocyte retrieval. Egg retrieval generally needs to be carried out in the hospital operating room, and mature eggs are taken out by puncturing the ovary.
After taking eggs, the obtained eggs will be combined with sperm for in vitro fertilization, that is, artificial insemination in the laboratory. This process is usually carried out at a specific time after the female ovary matures. The doctor will determine the best time for fertilization according to the follicle size and other indicators.
After fertilization, doctors will observe the development of embryos and select high-quality embryos for transplantation.
Embryo transfer and follow-up care
Embryo transfer is the last step of IVF. Doctors will insert a well developed embryo into the uterine cavity through a thin tube. This process usually does not require anesthesia and does not cause great pain.
After transplantation, the woman needs to comply with the doctor's rest and diet requirements to avoid strenuous physical activity and sexual life. At the same time, doctors will also prescribe corresponding drugs and nutritional supplements according to personal conditions to help the embryo implantation and development smoothly.
After transplantation, it is generally necessary to wait for 10 days to 2 weeks for blood testing to determine whether pregnancy occurs. If the result is positive, the IVF is successful. If the result is negative, follow-up treatment is required.
Summary
Through physical examination and consultation, drug treatment, egg collection and fertilization, embryo transfer and follow-up care, IVF needs to go through a series of preparations to enter the cycle. These preparations will directly affect the success rate of IVF. Therefore, before IVF, couples should fully understand and prepare the time, drugs and psychological expectations required for each link to ensure that the whole process can be carried out safely and smoothly.
