How long does it take for IVF in Shanghai?
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can help those couples who cannot conceive naturally to realize their reproductive dreams. Shanghai is one of the more advanced cities in the development of assisted reproductive technology in China. There are many professional hospitals providing IVF services. However, the process of IVF is not achieved overnight. It requires a series of steps, which will affect the time course of the whole treatment. Next, we will introduce the time needs of Shanghai IVF in detail from four aspects.
Preliminary inspection and preparation
First, before IVF treatment, a series of examinations should be carried out to determine the patient's physical condition and fertility problems. These examinations can include male semen analysis, female uterine biopsy, salpingography, etc. In addition, women also need to carry out some biochemical tests, such as blood tests, hormone tests, etc. These examinations can help doctors fully understand the reproductive system status of patients and provide a basis for subsequent treatment plan formulation. The whole inspection process may take several weeks.
In addition to examinations, patients also need to make some preparations. This includes understanding the relevant knowledge of IVF, conducting psychological counseling in advance and receiving physical conditioning. Sometimes, patients need to receive surgical treatment before assisted reproductive technology, such as fallopian tube recanalization surgery, myomectomy, etc. These steps may take several months, depending on the patient's condition and the doctor's advice.
Ovulation induction and egg retrieval
In the first stage of IVF treatment, doctors will give female patients ovulation promoting drugs to urge the ovaries to release more eggs. This process usually takes 10 to 12 days, and the doctor will monitor it regularly to determine the best time for ovulation through B ultrasound and blood examination.
Once the follicle reaches the proper size, the doctor will conduct ovarian puncture in the operating room to take eggs. This operation is usually performed under local anesthesia, and mature eggs are taken out through puncture technology. This operation only takes a few minutes, but it will take some time to recover. Generally, female patients need to rest for one or two days to resume normal activities.
Fertilization and embryo culture
After egg retrieval, the obtained eggs will be fertilized with sperm in vitro. Doctors can choose conventional techniques such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or single sperm injection (ICSI). ICSI is suitable for poor sperm quantity or quality. Normally, the fertilized eggs will continue to be cultured in the incubator for 2 to 5 days to form embryos.
Doctors will choose the best embryo transfer time according to the quality and quantity of embryos. Embryo transfer usually needs to be carried out 3 to 5 days after ovulation of female patients. This process is usually simple without surgery, and patients can leave the hospital after a period of rest in the hospital.
Follow up observation and pregnancy results
After embryo transfer, patients need continuous observation and rest. Generally speaking, patients need to wait 14 days for a blood HCG test to determine whether they are pregnant. In addition, patients need to avoid strenuous exercise and sexual life within a few weeks after embryo transfer to ensure the smooth insertion of embryos into the endometrium.
If the pregnancy is successful, the patient will enter the pregnancy period and continue to receive prenatal examination and care until the baby is born successfully. However, if the pregnancy fails, the patient may need to undergo IVF treatment again, which will increase the time cost of treatment.
summary
The whole process of Shanghai IVF takes time to accumulate. It includes preliminary examination and preparation, ovulation induction and oocyte retrieval, fertilization and embryo culture, as well as follow-up observation and pregnancy results. Each step takes time to ensure the smooth progress of the treatment, so the whole treatment process may take several months or even longer. However, through these steps, couples who cannot conceive naturally have the opportunity to realize their reproductive dreams.
