Responsible process of IVF
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that can help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their dreams. The application of this technology requires a series of strict responsible processes to ensure the successful birth of IVF. The following will elaborate on the responsible process of IVF from four aspects.
First visit and preliminary assessment
After the couple arrives at the hospital for the first time, they will have face-to-face consultation with the doctor. At this stage, the doctor will collect the couple's personal and family medical history to understand their living habits, diet and whether there are reasons for infertility. In addition, the doctor will also require the couple to carry out a series of necessary examinations, such as semen analysis, ovulation test, endocrine examination, etc., in order to preliminarily assess the cause of infertility and provide a basis for the formulation of subsequent treatment plans.
At the same time, the doctor will inform the couple of the basic process and risks of IVF, as well as the drugs and operation methods that may be needed. After the couple's understanding and recognition of IVF, the doctor will choose the most suitable treatment scheme and develop personalized birth plans for the couple.
Ovulation induction and egg collection
According to the specific situation of the couple, doctors will use hormone drugs to promote ovulation of women. These drugs will be strictly monitored to ensure that eggs are released at the best time. Once the follicles are mature, doctors will use ultrasound technology to guide the egg collection process, usually through vaginal puncture technology to extract eggs from the ovary.
Egg collection is a minimally invasive operation conducted by experienced doctors or professional technicians. They will store the collected eggs in a specific culture medium to maintain their vitality, and send them to the laboratory in a short time to prepare for the next fertilization process.
Fertilization and embryo culture
In the laboratory, doctors place sperm and eggs in petri dishes to promote fertilization. This process can be achieved through traditional "IVF" or "microinjection" technology, depending on the actual situation of the couple.
After a period of culture (usually 3-5 days), the fertilized egg will develop into a multi cell embryo. Doctors will provide couples with the best embryo selection suggestions according to the quality and quantity of embryos. Usually, only the embryos most promising to develop into healthy fetuses will be selected for transfer.
Embryo transfer and observation
Embryo transfer is the last step of IVF. The doctor will introduce the selected embryo into the uterus through endometrial infusion tube or vagina. This process usually does not require anesthesia, but there may be some discomfort.
After embryo transfer, doctors will advise couples to rest and avoid strenuous activities to improve the success rate of pregnancy. About 10-14 days later, the doctor will conduct a blood test to check whether the pregnancy is successful. If the pregnancy is successful, the doctor will arrange further prenatal testing to ensure the healthy development of the embryo; If it is not successful, try to perform IVF again, or consider other treatment options.
summary
The responsible process of IVF has gone through several key steps, involving the collaborative work of many professional doctors and technicians to ensure the best treatment effect. We can have a more comprehensive understanding of the specific process of IVF by elaborating on the first visit and preliminary assessment, ovulation promotion and egg collection, fertilization and embryo culture, embryo transfer and observation. This also provides a way for those couples who are eager to have healthy babies to realize their dreams.
