How was IVF born successfully?
IVF (also known as in vitro fertilization embryo transfer) is an assisted reproductive technology that helps many infertile couples achieve their greatest wish in life, that is, to have their own children. In this process, doctors and professional teams take several steps to ensure the formation of embryos and successful transplantation. The following details how IVF was born successfully.
1. Preparation and culture of fertilized eggs
First, doctors collect and prepare the eggs and sperm of the couple through assisted reproduction technology. Usually, women receive ovulation promoting drugs to increase the number of eggs. Then use the extraction process under the guidance of B-ultrasound technology to collect the eggs. Sperm samples were collected through voluntary donation or from male couples.
Next, the collected eggs and sperm are combined in the laboratory. The doctor puts the mature eggs and sperm in a culture dish and cultivates them under temperature and nutrition conditions. This process simulates the natural fertilization environment and helps the egg and sperm combine to form a fertilized egg.
During the cultivation process, the doctor will monitor the development of the fertilized egg. Only a healthy fertilized egg can continue the next step. In general, the fertilized egg with the most development potential will be selected after 2 to 6 days of culture.
2. Embryo transfer
Embryo transfer is one of the key steps in the process of IVF. The doctor will select the best fertilized egg to transplant into the female uterus to promote the occurrence of pregnancy. Before transplantation, doctors may provide hormone therapy to women to help them form an environment suitable for embryo implantation.
In a simple operation, the doctor sends the fertilized egg directly into the uterine cavity through a thin tube. This process is usually painless and fast. Then, the embryo will continue to develop in the woman's uterus, and if all goes well, pregnancy will begin.
3. Monitoring and nursing during pregnancy
Once the embryo transfer is successful, doctors will closely monitor the pregnancy of women. In the next few weeks, doctors may conduct regular ultrasound examinations to ensure the implantation and development of the embryo. In addition, doctors also conduct blood tests to detect pregnancy hormone levels to ensure the normal progress of pregnancy.
During pregnancy, women need to pay special attention to diet and living habits. The doctor will provide some suggestions to ensure the healthy development of the embryo. In addition, regular reexamination and consultation will provide couples with a reassuring opportunity to understand the progress of pregnancy and get ready.
4. Birth
Finally, if the pregnancy progresses normally and reaches full term, the baby can be born safely. The medical staff will give birth in the relevant hospital or clinic. There is not much difference between the birth of IVF and that of naturally conceived babies. This is also the ultimate goal and wonderful result of the whole process.
To sum up, the successful birth of IVF requires a number of steps, including the preparation and cultivation of fertilized eggs, embryo transfer, monitoring and nursing during pregnancy, and the birth of babies. With the help of advanced medical equipment and professional teams, many infertile couples can realize their dreams and welcome their own babies in the world.
