Steps and Significance of IVF Program
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology designed to help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. This procedure requires the following important steps:
1. Introduction consultation and evaluation
The first step in the IVF program is to have an introductory consultation and evaluation with a specialist. Couples can make an appointment with a specialist in a real hospital to have a detailed discussion and understand the feasibility, risk and expected success rate of IVF. The doctor will evaluate the health of the couple and carry out relevant examinations, such as blood test, endocrine test and ultrasonic examination, to determine whether it is suitable for the IVF procedure.
At this stage, doctors will also learn about the couple's living habits, genetic history, disease history and other individual factors in detail to provide basic information for the selection and implementation of the follow-up steps.
2. Ovulation induction and egg collection
The second step is to use ovulation promotion technology to make women's ovaries produce multiple follicles and collect eggs at the appropriate time. This process involves the use of drug injection to control ovarian function, promote ovarian development, and endometrial care at an appropriate time.
After the follicle develops to a certain extent, the doctor will use a slender, non-invasive needle to enter the ovary through the vagina and take out the egg. Normally, an egg collection process takes about 20-30 minutes, and the eggs will be immediately sent to the laboratory for further processing.
3. In vitro fertilization and embryo culture
In the laboratory, doctors will collect eggs and sperm provided by the man for in vitro fertilization. IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) or ICSI (Single Sperm Cell Injection) technology can increase the success rate of fertilization by injecting single sperm cells into eggs.
The fertilized eggs will be placed in a special culture dish and incubated in appropriate temperature and culture medium. During this process, doctors will observe and evaluate the fertilized eggs to select the best quality embryos.
4. Embryo transfer and pregnancy
The last step is to transfer the screened embryos back to the female uterus in the hope of a successful pregnancy. Embryo transfer is a simple and painless process, usually using a thin tube to put the embryo into the endometrium.
After transplantation, couples need to observe and wait for about two weeks to determine whether the pregnancy is successful. If successful, further pregnancy maintenance, embryo development monitoring and prenatal inspection may be carried out to ensure the smooth passage of pregnancy and the arrival of the baby.
Summary
IVF procedures include consultation and evaluation, ovulation promotion and egg collection, IVF and embryo culture, as well as transplantation and pregnancy. This assisted reproductive technology provides an opportunity for couples who are unable to conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations. Through reasonable process and precise operation, IVF program can improve the fertility success rate and help more families realize healthy and happy fertility dreams.
