How long is the time period of test tube babies in Kunming Kunhua Hospital?
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. In Kunming, Kunhua Hospital is a highly trusted and praised IVF specialist hospital. So, how long does the IVF cycle of Kunhua Hospital take? Next, the preparation period, egg taking and fertilization, embryo culture and transfer, and pregnancy monitoring will be described in detail.
Preparation period
The preparation period of IVF refers to a series of preparations to increase the success rate of pregnancy and protect women's health. First, the doctor will conduct a comprehensive examination according to the situation of the couple, including gynecological examination, male semen analysis and other necessary blood tests. Personalized treatment plan shall be formulated according to the examination results.
During the preparation period, women need to receive ovulation guidance therapy to promote follicular development and ovulation through the use of hormone drugs. This process usually lasts 10-12 days.
At the same time, men need to provide fresh semen samples for subsequent egg retrieval and fertilization.
Egg taking and fertilization
Fetching and fertilization are key steps in IVF process. In Kunhua Hospital, the process of ovum retrieval is usually carried out during the female ovulation period, and doctors will extract mature follicles through the vaginal ovum extractor under the guidance of ultrasound. This process requires local anesthesia, which usually takes only a few minutes to complete. After taking the eggs, they will be sent to the laboratory quickly.
In the laboratory, the doctor will take out the egg and candidate sperm for in vitro fertilization, that is, sperm will be directly injected into the egg. This process is usually completed within a few hours after egg retrieval. After a period of culture, mature embryos will be selected for transplantation.
Embryo culture and transfer
Embryo culture refers to the cultivation of fertilized eggs in the laboratory until the embryo reaches the optimal development state. In Kunhua Hospital, the commonly used method of embryo culture is to use special culture medium in culture dishes and provide appropriate temperature and oxygen conditions.
Generally, the embryo will be continuously observed and evaluated during the culture process. Doctors will select the most promising embryos for implantation and development into healthy babies for transplantation according to the development and quality of the embryos. Embryo transfer is usually carried out on the 3rd to 5th day after fertilization, and the embryo needs to be sent into the female uterus through a thin tube.
Pregnancy monitoring
After embryo transfer, the next stage is pregnancy monitoring. Patients usually need blood or urine tests 1 to 2 weeks after transplantation to determine whether pregnancy is successful. If the test result is positive, the patient will enter the prenatal monitoring.
Kunhua Hospital provides refined pregnancy management, including regular prenatal examination, fetal ultrasound examination, etc. At the same time, the doctor will give necessary guidance and support according to the patient's situation to ensure the smooth progress of pregnancy.
To sum up, the time cycle of IVF in Kunming Kunhua Hospital includes preparation period, oocyte collection and fertilization, embryo culture and transfer, and pregnancy monitoring. The whole process usually takes 3-4 weeks. Although everyone's situation is different, under the guidance of the professional team of Kunhua Hospital, the success rate of IVF is often high.
