Test tube baby service of Shandong University Affiliated Reproductive Hospital
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which aims to help couples who are unable to conceive naturally due to physiological reasons realize their reproductive dreams. The Affiliated Reproductive Hospital of Shandong University, as a specialized hospital that comprehensively provides IVF services, has first-class facilities and a professional medical team. The main steps of IVF service provided by the hospital are described in detail below.
1. Preliminary screening and evaluation
Before IVF treatment, the couple must undergo preliminary screening and evaluation to determine the appropriate treatment plan. This process usually includes the following steps:
First of all, the doctor will conduct a detailed medical history inquiry and physical examination of the couple to understand their reproductive health.
Secondly, carry out necessary laboratory tests, such as blood tests, genetic tests, etc., to eliminate potential genetic diseases or other factors affecting fertility.
Finally, check the reproductive system, including women's uterus and ovaries, and men's semen analysis. These tests will help doctors assess the fertility potential of couples and determine the most appropriate treatment options.
2. Ovulation induction
Ovulation induction is one of the key steps in IVF treatment. At this stage, doctors will use drugs (such as oxytocin) to stimulate the follicular development of women's ovaries and increase the number of mature eggs.
The process of ovulation induction usually includes the following steps:
First, doctors will develop personalized ovulation promotion programs according to women's cycle and individual conditions.
Then, when women inject an ovulation promoting drug every day, they usually need to go to the hospital regularly to check the growth of follicles and monitor the ovarian function.
Once the follicle grows to the proper size, the doctor will use another drug to guide ovulation, so as to collect eggs at the best time.
3. In vitro fertilization and embryo culture
Once the egg is collected, the doctor will conduct in vitro fertilization with the sperm provided by the man in the laboratory. This process usually includes the following steps:
First, doctors place eggs and sperm in the same culture dish to promote fertilization.
Then, the doctor will observe the fertilization to determine whether it is successful.
Next, the successfully fertilized eggs will be further cultivated into embryos. Doctors will select the healthiest and well developed embryos to improve the success rate of transplantation.
4. Embryo transfer and pregnancy observation
After the end of the embryo culture period, the doctor will select the best embryo to transfer to the woman's uterus. This process usually includes the following steps:
First, doctors will use a non-invasive embryo transfer technology to place the embryo into a woman's uterus.
Then, the patient needs a period of rest and observation to promote embryo implantation.
Finally, the doctor will continue to observe and manage the pregnancy of the patient who has successfully conceived to ensure the normal development of the embryo and safe pregnancy.
Summary
The IVF services provided by Shandong University Affiliated Reproductive Hospital include preliminary screening and evaluation, ovulation promotion, in vitro fertilization and embryo culture, embryo transfer and pregnancy observation. Through these steps, the hospital helped those couples who were unable to conceive naturally due to physiological reasons realize their dreams of childbearing. From screening and evaluation to embryo transfer, each step has been carefully planned and managed to ensure the success and safety of IVF treatment.
