Steps of Shanghai IVF
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which can help those couples who are difficult to conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations. As a medical center in China and even in Asia, Shanghai has many professional IVF hospitals, which can provide patients with personalized services throughout the process. Next, we will introduce the steps of Shanghai IVF in detail from four aspects.
1. Preoperative preparation
Before starting IVF treatment, doctors will conduct a comprehensive physical examination of the couple to understand their medical history and reproductive health. For women, this includes examination of uterine morphology, ovulation function, ovarian function, etc. For men, semen analysis and blood tests are usually performed. According to the examination results and the specific conditions of the patient, the doctor will develop a personalized IVF treatment plan.
In the preoperative preparation stage, female patients may need some adjuvant treatment, such as the use of ovulation promoting drugs or endometrial growth regulating drugs. For male patients, semen treatment or sperm quality improvement may be needed if necessary.
In addition, couples also need to have relevant legal advice to understand the laws, regulations and moral and ethical issues of IVF technology.
2. Egg taking and sperm treatment
Fetching eggs is one of the key steps in IVF treatment. In Shanghai IVF Hospital, this step is usually performed in the operating room. Under the guidance of pelvic endoscope or B-ultrasound, doctors will use a long and thin needle to remove the mature eggs from the ovarian follicle. This process generally requires anesthesia.
After egg retrieval, female patients usually need to rest and observe to ensure that there are no complications. At the same time, male patients will provide semen samples. If the quality of semen sample is poor, the hospital can conduct sperm treatment to improve the success rate of fertilization.
3. Fertilization and embryo culture
After taking the eggs, the doctor places the eggs and sperm in a culture dish for in vitro fertilization. In the next one to five days, the embryos will be cultured in a professional laboratory. In the IVF hospital in Shanghai, the commonly used embryo culture system includes traditional culture and continuous single embryo culture.
During in vitro fertilization and culture, doctors will closely observe the development of embryos, evaluate their quality and development, and select the most promising embryos for transplantation.
4. Embryo transfer and subsequent observation
Embryo transfer is the last step in IVF treatment. Doctors will use slender tubes to transfer high-quality embryos into the uterus of female patients. This process is usually painless and does not require anesthesia.
After transplantation, female patients need to rest and observe to avoid strenuous exercise and sexual life. Generally, a blood progesterone test is performed about two weeks later to determine whether the pregnancy is successful. If the pregnancy is successful, the patient will continue to receive maternal health care and monitoring; If not, the patient and the doctor will discuss the next treatment plan.
summary
As a medical center in China, Shanghai has accumulated rich experience in IVF technology and has many professional IVF hospitals. The procedures of Shanghai IVF include preoperative preparation, egg retrieval and sperm treatment, fertilization and embryo culture, as well as embryo transfer and follow-up observation. Each step requires doctors' fine operation and professional skills. IVF technology provides a way for couples who cannot conceive naturally to realize their reproductive dreams.
