What should be paid attention to in IVF process
Test tube baby is a modern medical technology, which has realized the birth dream for many couples. However, during the IVF cycle, some important matters need to be noted. This article will elaborate from four aspects.
1. Selection of medical institutions
Choosing a suitable medical institution is the first step for IVF. First, formal and professional reproductive hospitals or centers should be selected. Relevant information can be obtained by asking friends, Internet search, medical institution official website, etc. Secondly, we should have a better understanding of the equipment and technology of medical institutions, and know whether they have advanced IVF equipment and rich clinical experience. Finally, you can make an appointment for an interview and communicate with the doctor to understand whether the doctor's professional ability and communication methods meet your needs.
In China, professional reproductive hospitals and centers such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Shanghai Jiaotong University Children's Hospital are the first choice for many people.
2. Physical examination and pregnancy preparation stage
Before the IVF cycle begins, couples need to undergo a series of physical examinations to ensure that their physical conditions are suitable for IVF. Men need to check fertility related indicators such as sperm quality and quantity, and women need to check fertility related indicators such as ovarian function and uterine condition.
If the physical examination results are normal, the couple should also pay attention to some matters during the pregnancy preparation stage. For example, keep good living habits, such as reasonable diet, adequate rest, moderate exercise, etc. In addition, avoid contact with harmful substances, such as smoking, excessive drinking and toxic and harmful chemicals.
3. Taking ovulation promoting drugs
In order to increase the number of eggs and improve the success rate, women need to take ovulation promoting drugs according to the guidance of doctors. These drugs can promote ovarian development and ovulation. However, the use of drugs requires strict control of dosage and timing.
In the process of taking ovulation promoting drugs, women need to regularly go to the hospital for monitoring so that doctors can adjust the drug dose. At the same time, women should also pay attention to adverse reactions such as drug allergy and side effects, report to the doctor in time and seek help.
4. Embryo transfer and subsequent observation
After the egg collection and sperm preparation phase, the embryos will be cultured in the laboratory for several days. Doctors will select the best embryos for transplantation. Next, women need to take a break to avoid strenuous exercise and overwork.
Subsequently, observation of embryo implantation is required. Within 14 days after transplantation, women need to pay attention to body changes, such as breast pain, color change of areola, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, etc. These may be signs of embryo implantation, but they may also be caused by other physical changes.
When the embryo implantation test paper shows positive after taking it, it is necessary to go to the hospital for blood test in time to determine whether the pregnancy is successful.
To sum up, there are many matters needing attention during the IVF cycle. Whether selecting medical institutions, conducting physical examination and pregnancy preparation, taking ovulation promoting drugs, or embryo transfer and subsequent observation, all operations need to be carried out in strict accordance with the guidance of doctors. Only in this way can couples increase the chances of realizing their dreams of procreation.
