How long does Shanghai Red House test tube baby need?
IVF, also known as in vitro fertilization (IVF), is an assisted reproductive technology that can help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. Shanghai Red House is one of the top assisted reproductive hospitals in China, providing IVF services for many couples. However, many people have doubts about the length of IVF. This article will elaborate on the time required by Shanghai Red House IVF from four aspects.
Medical examination and preparation stage
Before IVF treatment, couples need to undergo a series of medical examinations in Shanghai Red House to ensure that their physical conditions are suitable for IVF treatment. This phase usually takes 2-4 weeks. The doctor will conduct uterine color ultrasound, blood test, etc. for the woman and semen analysis for the man. The doctor will also comprehensively evaluate the couple's medical history, age and other factors to determine the treatment plan for IVF.
After completing the medical examination, the couple needs to make some preparations, including adjusting their living habits, supplementing nutrition, taking auxiliary drugs, etc. The duration of this stage will vary according to personal circumstances, and usually takes 2-4 weeks.
Ovulation induction and egg retrieval stage
Ovulation induction is one of the key steps in IVF treatment. Shanghai Red House doctors will use ovulation promoting drugs to help women produce more mature eggs. This stage usually takes 10-14 days, during which doctors will monitor the growth and development of follicles according to ultrasound and blood tests.
When the follicle grows to the appropriate size, Shanghai Hongfang doctor will perform an egg collection operation. This is a simple surgical procedure. The eggs are taken out by puncturing the ovary. This operation is usually completed under anesthesia or sedation and takes about 20-30 minutes. The egg collection process usually lasts for 1-2 days.
In vitro fertilization and embryo culture stage
The collected eggs will be fertilized in vitro with sperm in the laboratory to form a fertilized egg. Through sophisticated culture technology, the fertilized egg will develop into an embryo in a culture dish. The time of embryo culture is not fixed, usually 2-6 days.
In the process of embryo culture, doctors will select the best embryo for transplantation according to the quality and development of the embryo. Embryo transfer is a simple surgical procedure, usually without sedation or anesthesia. This process only takes a few minutes, but embryo selection and preparation usually take several days.
Pregnancy and follow-up
If the embryo transfer is successful, the woman will enter the pregnancy stage. Shanghai Hongfang doctors will make corresponding drug treatment plans according to the conditions after transplantation to help the embryo implantation and development in the uterus. The time of this stage is not fixed, and it usually needs to wait about 2 weeks for blood tests to confirm whether the pregnancy is successful.
If the pregnancy is successful, doctors in Shanghai Red House will follow up the pregnant women regularly to ensure the normal development of the embryo. Follow up at this stage usually lasts until about 12 weeks of pregnancy, after which, pregnant women can choose to return to the routine prenatal examination system.
Summary
According to the above four aspects, we can conclude that the time of Shanghai Red House IVF is also different due to personal factors. Generally speaking, the whole process may take 3-6 months from the medical examination and preparation stage to the pregnancy and follow-up stage. However, each couple's situation is unique, and some people may need a longer time to complete IVF treatment.
No matter how long it takes, Shanghai Red House Hospital will always accompany and guide couples through this journey to help them realize their dream of childbirth. Under the guidance of professional doctors, patients can safely carry out IVF treatment and believe that it will eventually bring a healthy and lovely baby.
