Key steps in the whole process of IVF
IVF technology is a kind of assisted reproductive technology that helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their desire to have children. The whole process includes several key steps, including: selecting appropriate hospitals and doctors, testing and conditioning the body, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, postoperative care and infant health observation. These steps are described in detail below. 1. Select appropriate hospitals and doctors
IVF needs professional hospitals and experienced doctors to guide and operate. When choosing a hospital, both husband and wife can refer to the credibility, success rate, equipment and conditions of the hospital. It is also important to know whether the hospital has relevant certification and qualifications, such as the certification of the national health department or the recognition of the International Association of Reproductive Medicine. In addition, it is very important to choose a doctor who can communicate and get along well with himself, because this requires long-term cooperation and cooperation between both parties.
Before IVF, doctors usually carry out a series of interviews and physical examinations to thoroughly understand the reproductive system of both husband and wife, and develop personalized treatment plans according to the specific situation.
2. Test and recuperate the body
Before IVF, the doctor will ask both the husband and wife to carry out further checks to ensure their physique and reproductive system health. This includes the detection of female ovarian function and uterine condition, male semen analysis, and screening of genetic diseases of both spouses. According to the examination results, doctors may recommend some auxiliary treatments, such as adjusting diet, taking specific health products, providing targeted drug treatment, etc., to increase the success rate.
In addition, both husband and wife also need to maintain good living habits and avoid bad behaviors such as smoking, excessive drinking and overwork, which will help increase the possibility of pregnancy.
3. In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the core steps of IVF technology, which is generally divided into several stages: egg collection, sperm extraction, and embryo culture and selection.
Egg collection is usually carried out before women ovulate, and doctors will perform minimally invasive surgery to extract multiple mature eggs. Sperm extraction is to separate high-quality sperm from the semen provided by the man for fertilization.
After the eggs and sperm are mixed, you can choose to let the fertilized eggs develop naturally in the culture dish for several days, or use special technical means (such as egg micromanipulation, embryo quality assessment) to screen and select embryos.
At the embryo transfer stage, doctors will implant the selected suitable embryos into the woman's uterus. This process is usually painless, and the doctor will use a catheter to carefully place the embryo into the uterus.
4. Postoperative nursing and health observation
After IVF transplantation, the woman needs to take appropriate rest and care, and take medicine according to the doctor's instructions. Most women continue to receive progesterone sedatives, estrogen and other drugs after embryo transfer to promote implantation and normal development of embryos.
Later, the doctor will arrange reexamination and pregnancy test, usually after about 14 days, to determine whether the pregnancy is successful. If the pregnancy is successful, the doctor will continue to carry out prenatal examination to ensure the healthy development of the fetus and prepare for a smooth delivery in the future.
Summary
The whole process of IVF includes selecting hospitals and doctors, testing and conditioning the body, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, postoperative care and baby health observation. Selecting professional hospitals and doctors is an important guarantee to ensure the smooth progress of the whole process. Detecting and conditioning the body can improve the probability of successful pregnancy. In vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer (ET) are the core steps of IVF technology, which require rigorous operation and selection process. Postoperative nursing and infant health observation are the key links to ensure the success of pregnancy. Through the above key steps, IVF technology helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams.
