How long is the cycle of IVF?

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How long is the cycle of IVF?

Test tube baby is a technology that transfers the fertilized egg into the uterus of a woman during in vitro fertilization, so as to achieve fertility. The length of IVF cycle varies according to individual differences and specific treatment plans, but can generally be divided into the following stages.

Stage I: ovulation treatment

The first stage is ovulation treatment, which usually includes taking drugs to stimulate the ovary to produce multiple follicles. Doctors will conduct ultrasonic examination and blood test according to the development of female follicles to determine the best time for ovulation. This phase usually lasts 10 to 14 days.

After the time of ovulation is determined, the doctor will arrange an operation for taking eggs. This operation is usually performed 36 hours before ovulation to collect high-quality eggs for in vitro fertilization.

Stage II: In vitro fertilization

The second stage is in vitro fertilization. In this process, doctors will collect eggs and sperm in the laboratory for fertilization. This can be done by conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) or single sperm injection (ICSI).

The fertilized egg will continue to develop in the culture dish and form an embryo. Doctors will select the most promising embryos for transplantation.

Stage 3: embryo transfer

The third stage is embryo transfer, that is, transfer the selected embryos into the female uterus. This process is usually carried out 2 to 6 days after fertilization, depending on the specific situation.

Embryo transfer is usually a simple painless operation, and doctors will use a thin tube to transfer the embryo into the uterus. After transplantation, women need to have some rest to increase the chances of embryo implantation.

Stage 4: Wait for the results

The fourth stage is waiting for the results. After transplantation, women need to rest for a period of time and have a pregnancy test 10 to 14 days after transplantation to determine whether they are successful in pregnancy.

While waiting for the results, women usually need to follow the doctor's advice and pay attention to diet and living habits to improve the success rate of pregnancy.

Summary

The length of IVF cycle varies according to individual differences and specific treatment schemes, generally including stages of ovulation treatment, in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer and waiting for results. The whole process usually takes weeks.

For those couples who want to achieve fertility through IVF technology, it is very important to understand the length of IVF cycle and the contents of each stage, which will help them to be psychologically prepared and reasonably plan their lives.

When conducting IVF treatment, it is recommended that couples actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment plan, pay attention to life conditioning and diet nutrition, so as to improve the chance of pregnancy success.