How long does IVF transplantation take?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. This process needs to go through several stages, including conditioning cycle, egg retrieval, fertilization and embryo transfer. Different hospitals and individuals may have different situations, so the overall time will change to some extent. The time required for IVF transplantation will be described in detail in the following four aspects.
Aspect 1: Conditioning cycle
The first step of IVF transplantation is women's conditioning cycle. The main purpose of this stage is to regulate the menstrual cycle of women through drugs, optimize the intrauterine environment, and increase the success rate of embryo transfer. The conditioning cycle usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks. During this period, women need to carry out multiple B-ultrasound examinations and blood tests to determine the preparation of the endometrium.
In top medical institutions such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital, they usually tailor the recuperation plan for each patient and provide thorough medical supervision to ensure the smooth progress of recuperation cycle.
Aspect 2: Egg taking and fertilization
When women are ready through the conditioning cycle, the next stage is to take eggs and fertilize them. Eggs are extracted accurately through vagina under the guidance of ultrasound. The whole process generally takes 20-30 minutes, which takes about half a month to one month to complete. After taking the eggs, the eggs will be fertilized with sperm to form an embryo.
In some high-end medical institutions, such as Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, they have advanced IVF technology, which can ensure the smooth process of egg retrieval and maximize the fertilization rate.
Aspect 3: Embryo culture
After successful egg retrieval and fertilization, the obtained embryos will enter the culture environment. The time of embryo culture varies from hospital to hospital and from individual to individual, usually 3-5 days. During this process, doctors will regularly observe the embryos to ensure their normal development. The ultimate goal of embryo culture is to select high-quality embryos to improve the success rate of transplantation.
World famous hospitals such as Sun Yat sen Hospital affiliated to Fudan University, with its advanced embryo culture technology and professional doctor team, ensure the best culture environment for embryos.
Aspect 4: Embryo transfer
After embryo culture, embryo transfer can be carried out. Embryo transfer usually takes only a few minutes, and the whole process does not require anesthesia. The doctor will put the cultured embryo into the uterus through a vaginal catheter. Later, patients need to rest for a few days to improve the success rate of embryo implantation.
At the Harry Street Clinic in London, England, the embryo transfer operation is supported by sophisticated equipment, and patients can receive intimate care to ensure the safety and success of the operation.
To sum up, the time of IVF transplantation varies with hospital and individual differences. Among them, the conditioning cycle takes 2 to 3 weeks, the egg taking and fertilization usually take half a month to one month, the embryo culture takes 3 to 5 days, and the embryo transfer takes only a few minutes. By selecting world-famous hospitals and professional doctors, patients can ensure the safe and smooth process of IVF transplantation and increase the chances of success in childbirth.
