How long is the treatment cycle of test tube babies in Hangzhou
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which often helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their desire to have children. As a big city in China, Hangzhou has first-class medical facilities and professional medical team, which provides convenience and guarantee for IVF treatment. So, how long is the treatment cycle of Hangzhou IVF? This will be elaborated from different perspectives.
1. Diagnosis and evaluation (pretreatment period)
Before starting IVF treatment, doctors will make a detailed diagnosis and evaluation of the couple. This includes a comprehensive examination of the couple's physical condition, reproductive system function, genetic genes, etc., to determine the indications for treatment and the best plan.
Generally, the time of this phase will vary according to individual conditions, and may take weeks or even months. But this stage is very critical. It can help doctors understand the actual situation of the couple and make full preparations for follow-up treatment.
2. Ovulation promotion and egg collection (egg retrieval period)
Before the egg retrieval cycle begins, women will receive a series of drug treatments to promote ovarian development and ovulation. This process usually takes 10 to 12 days. The doctor will regularly check the development of the ovary, and determine the appropriate time for egg collection through ultrasound and blood examination.
The process of egg retrieval is generally carried out within 36 hours after ovarian ovulation, and painless or local anesthesia is used. The doctor will take out mature eggs from the ovary by means of tubal puncture and ultrasound guidance, and collect them in a culture dish.
3. In vitro fertilization and embryo culture (embryonic development stage)
In vitro fertilization (IVF) refers to the combination of the extracted eggs and sperm in vitro in the laboratory. This process is usually completed within a few hours after egg retrieval. Doctors inject sperm directly into the egg, or put the egg and sperm together in a Petri dish for fertilization.
After successful fertilization, the embryo will be cultured in the laboratory. In the incubator, the doctor will provide a suitable environment for the embryo, including temperature, humidity and nutrients. The time of embryo development depends on the situation, and usually takes 2 to 6 days. Doctors will choose the best time for embryo transfer according to the quality and development of the embryo.
4. Embryo transfer and follow-up observation (pregnancy)
Embryo transfer is the last and most critical step in IVF treatment. The embryo transfer is generally carried out from the third day to the sixth day after the egg retrieval. The doctor uses a thin tube or catheter to place the embryo into the uterus. The whole process usually takes only a few minutes and does not require anesthesia.
After embryo transfer, women should pay attention to rest and precautions, and avoid strenuous exercise and stress. The blood or urine pregnancy test will be carried out about two weeks later to determine whether the pregnancy is successful. If the pregnancy is successful, the doctor will require regular reexamination to ensure the physical condition of the pregnant woman and the development of the embryo.
summary
To sum up, the treatment cycle of Hangzhou IVF generally includes diagnosis and evaluation stage, ovulation induction and egg collection stage, in vitro fertilization and embryo culture stage, as well as embryo transfer and follow-up observation stage. The whole treatment process usually takes several months, in which the time for egg retrieval and fertilization is shorter, while the time for embryo culture and embryo transfer is longer. The time of each stage may be slightly different due to individual differences, which needs to be determined according to individual conditions. However, this series of operations and observations are all aimed at improving the success rate of IVF treatment and enabling more couples to realize their desire for fertility.
