Duration of Night Acupuncture Therapy for IVF
IVF Night Acupuncture Therapy is a kind of assisted reproduction method, which is often used to help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. This treatment usually needs to go through multiple stages, and each stage needs a certain amount of time to complete. The time required for IVF night acupuncture treatment will be described in detail in the following four aspects: consultation and preparation stage, ovulation promotion and ovarian stimulation stage, egg retrieval and sperm treatment stage, and embryo transfer stage.
Consultation and preparation stage
The first step of IVF night acupuncture treatment is consultation and preparation. At this stage, the couple will have a preliminary discussion with the doctor to determine whether it is suitable for IVF night acupuncture treatment. This includes the assessment of the couple's physical condition, reproductive hormone levels and the cost of treatment.
In addition, a series of physical examinations and blood tests are also required at the consultation and preparation stages to assess the couple's physiological conditions and reproductive hormone levels. This phase usually takes about 2-4 weeks.
After this stage, if the doctor thinks that couples are suitable for IVF night acupuncture treatment, the next stage can be started.
Ovulation induction and ovarian stimulation stage
Ovulation promotion and ovarian stimulation stage is the second step of IVF night acupuncture treatment. At this stage, women will receive treatment with ovulation promoting drugs to stimulate their ovaries to emit more eggs. This usually requires daily injection of ovulation promoting drugs, which are usually used for 10-12 days.
During this period, doctors will monitor the ovarian response and the growth of follicles through regular ultrasound and blood tests. Once the follicle develops to the proper size, the doctor can determine the best time to retrieve eggs.
Egg taking and sperm processing stage
The egg retrieval and sperm treatment stage is the third step of IVF night acupuncture treatment. At this stage, women will undergo an egg collection operation. Doctors will use ultrasound guided fine needles to puncture the ovary and extract the eggs. This process is usually carried out under local anesthesia and lasts about 20-30 minutes.
At the same time, the man will provide fresh semen samples or frozen sperm samples. The sperm will be combined with the egg in the laboratory in the hope of producing a fertilized egg. This process usually takes several hours.
Embryo transfer stage
The embryo transfer stage is the last step of IVF night acupuncture treatment. At this stage, doctors will select the best quality fertilized eggs and transplant them into the female uterus. This process is usually carried out under local anesthesia and lasts about 10-15 minutes.
After embryo transfer, women usually need to continue taking progesterone and other hormone drugs to help embryo implantation. Doctors will conduct regular blood tests and ultrasound examinations to ensure the safe implantation of embryos.
Summary
To sum up, the IVF night acupuncture treatment usually requires multiple stages, and each stage requires a certain amount of time to complete. The consultation and preparation phase usually takes 2-4 weeks, the ovulation induction and ovarian stimulation phase usually takes 10-12 days, the egg retrieval and sperm treatment phase usually takes several hours, and the embryo transfer phase only takes 10-15 minutes. In general, the whole course of treatment usually takes 3-6 weeks. However, the exact duration may vary depending on individual circumstances and treatment options.
