How long does the IVF cycle in Guangzhou Nanyue take?
The development of IVF technology has brought hope for infertile couples to realize their reproductive dreams. As one of the important medical centers in the field of IVF in China, Guangzhou Nanyue Hospital has advanced equipment and experienced experts, which can provide high-quality IVF services for patients. However, the cycle time of IVF varies according to individual differences and treatment plans. The following will introduce the cycle of Guangzhou Nanyue IVF from four aspects: preparation stage, egg retrieval stage, embryo culture and selection stage, and transfer and pregnancy stage.
Preparation phase
The preparation stage is the first step of IVF treatment. Generally, couples need to carry out comprehensive physical examination under the guidance of doctors, including reproductive system, endocrine function and other aspects of examination, to assess whether couples are suitable for IVF. In addition, it is also very important to assess the couple's living habits and mental state. The preparation period is usually 1-2 months, and the specific time varies with the couple's physical conditions and personal conditions.
Then, according to the examination results of the couple, the doctor will develop a personalized treatment plan. The treatment plan includes hormone use plan, determination of the time of egg retrieval, etc. In addition, the couple also needs to sign the corresponding informed consent form to clarify the risks and uncertainties that may occur during the treatment process. The whole preparation period is about 2-4 weeks.
Egg retrieval stage
The egg retrieval stage is one of the core stages of IVF treatment. Before ovulation, female patients should be treated with ovulation induction according to the doctor's instructions. Ovulation induction therapy generally requires hormone drugs to stimulate ovarian development and increase ovulation opportunities. During treatment, patients need to go to the hospital regularly for blood examination and B-ultrasound monitoring to determine the appropriate time for egg retrieval. On the day of egg retrieval, the patient generally needs to be hospitalized, and the nurse will perform the egg retrieval operation according to the doctor's instructions. The whole time of egg retrieval is about 2 weeks.
Embryo culture and selection stage
After taking the eggs, the doctor will fertilize the collected eggs in vitro with the sperm provided by the man. Next, the embryo will be cultured in the laboratory until it is suitable for transplantation. The time of embryo culture varies according to individual differences, generally 3-5 days. During this period, experts will evaluate and select embryos. Higher quality embryos will be selected for transplantation, and the rest can be frozen for standby.
Transplantation and pregnancy
The transplantation phase is the last step in the IVF cycle. According to the doctor's judgment, high-quality embryos will be selected for transplantation. The transplant process is usually simple and quick, and does not require hospitalization. After that, female patients need to take progesterone and other drugs for a period of time to help embryo implantation. After about two weeks, you can know whether you are pregnant by blood test. If the pregnancy is successful, the patient will continue to receive prenatal care, and conduct prenatal examination according to the doctor's recommendations. The whole time between transplantation and pregnancy is about 4-6 weeks.
To sum up, the cycle of IVF in Guangzhou Nanyue varies with individual differences and treatment plans. Generally speaking, the whole cycle takes about 3-4 months from the preparation stage to the pregnancy stage. However, the specific cycle time needs to be determined according to the couple's personal conditions, and patients should follow the doctor's guidance and wait patiently. Through cooperation with professional medical teams, Nanyue Hospital will provide patients with comprehensive support and care to help them realize their reproductive dreams.
