The process of IVF
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a method of assisted reproduction. The process of IVF mainly includes the following steps:
The first step is to conduct superovulation treatment for women. This step is to increase the number of eggs produced by the ovary to increase the chance of successful pregnancy. Doctors will formulate corresponding drug treatment plans according to women's physical conditions, and conduct regular ultrasonic examinations and blood tests.
The second step is to collect eggs. When the treatment of superovulation reaches a certain degree, the doctor will conduct an egg collection operation. This operation is usually carried out 36 hours before ovulation. The doctor collects eggs through ovarian puncture guided by transvaginal ultrasound.
The third step is sperm treatment. The collected eggs will be fertilized in vitro with the sperm provided by the man in the laboratory. If the quality of sperm is good, conventional IVF method will be used. If the quality of male sperm is poor, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) can be considered.
The fourth step is embryo culture and transfer. The fertilized eggs will be cultured in the laboratory, generally to the blastocyst stage of 2-5 days. After that, the doctor will select the blastocyst with the most development potential to transplant it into the female uterus. After transplantation, women need to continue taking progesterone or other hormone drugs to promote embryo implantation.
Cost of IVF
The cost of IVF varies from hospital to hospital and from region to region. The following is a rough breakdown of the cost:
1. Basic medical expenses of IVF. Including the expenses related to superovulation treatment, egg collection and sperm treatment, embryo culture and transplantation, which are generally between 50000 yuan and 100000 yuan.
2. Drug expenses. The drug cost in the process of IVF is also an important expenditure. According to different personal circumstances, the drug costs will vary, about RMB 20000 to RMB 50000.
3. Additional inspection costs. In the process of IVF, a series of examinations, such as ultrasonic examination and blood test, will be carried out. These examinations will cost a certain amount of money, about 10000 to 20000 yuan.
4. Follow up treatment costs. If the pregnancy is successful after transplantation, women still need to continue to receive monitoring and treatment during pregnancy, and these costs need to be calculated additionally.
Precautions for IVF
IVF is a complex medical technology, which requires patients to pay attention to the following aspects in the whole process:
1. Psychological preparation. Test tube baby is a hard journey for both husband and wife, which requires adequate psychological preparation. Both husband and wife should maintain a positive and optimistic attitude and be full of hope for the arrival of the baby.
2. Lifestyle adjustment. In the process of IVF, women need to avoid overwork, maintain good living habits and reduce the load on the body.
3. Select a regular hospital. IVF is a high-risk medical technology, so it is very important to choose a formal and professional hospital. Patients can choose famous Grade III A hospitals or birth centers to consult professional doctors for detailed examination and evaluation.
4. Pay attention to the treatment effect and risk. The success rate of IVF is not 100%, and patients need to be prepared. At the same time, there are also some risks in the process of IVF, such as multiple pregnancy, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, etc. The patients should be treated under the guidance of doctors and report abnormalities in a timely manner.
Summary
IVF is a method of assisted reproduction through in vitro fertilization. The process includes superovulation therapy, egg collection, sperm treatment and embryo transfer. The expenses include basic medical expenses, drug expenses, additional examination expenses and follow-up treatment expenses. In the process of IVF, patients should pay attention to psychological preparation, lifestyle adjustment, selection of formal hospitals, and treatment effects and risks. Through the introduction of this article, I hope to have a more detailed understanding of the process and costs of IVF.
