How long does the whole cycle of IVF need to be completed?
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is usually used to help couples who cannot have children naturally achieve their fertility aspirations. The whole IVF cycle involves multiple steps and time periods, and each step requires precise timing and medical operation. The cycle of IVF will be described in detail from different aspects.
1. Diagnosis and evaluation (3 natural sections)
The IVF cycle first requires diagnosis and evaluation, which usually takes two to four weeks. Upon arrival at the hospital, the doctor will conduct a comprehensive physical examination of the couple and related fertility survey. Couples' blood tests will also be carried out to ensure that everything is healthy and normal. Doctors may also require special tests such as semen analysis and endometrial thickness measurement. These assessments will help doctors determine the most appropriate assisted reproductive technology and ensure that couples can safely conduct IVF procedures.
Next, the doctor will provide detailed explanations and suggestions for the couple. They will explain the possible risks, success rate and precautions during treatment. The couple will also work with the doctor to develop a treatment plan and discuss the details of drug treatment and surgical procedures. At this stage, couples usually need to be consulted and communicated many times to ensure that they understand and accept the requirements of the whole IVF cycle.
Finally, the couple needs to sign a nutrition safety agreement and promise to follow the doctor's advice and guidance. The time of the whole diagnosis and evaluation stage depends on the fertility status of the couple, generally between 2 and 4 weeks.
2. Individualized treatment scheme (3 natural segments)
After the diagnosis and evaluation phase is completed, the doctor will develop a personalized treatment plan according to the couple's situation. This stage needs time to consider and plan. Doctors will decide which assisted reproductive technology to use, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or egg donation, according to the physical examination results of the couple and related factors, such as age, health status and reproductive history.
Doctors will also determine whether to conduct embryonic genetic screening according to the needs and wishes of the couple. This process may require additional time and preparation, including the collection of blood samples from couples and the cryopreservation of embryos.
Once the individualized treatment plan is formulated, the doctor will discuss the specific treatment plan and schedule with the couple. This may involve taking ovulation promoting drugs, monitoring follicular growth and preparing for oocyte retrieval. The whole individualized treatment plan phase usually takes 1 to 2 months.
3. Egg taking and fertilization (3 natural segments)
Egg retrieval and fertilization is a key step in the IVF cycle, which needs to be carried out in hospitals. First, the couple needs to inject ovulation promoting drugs to promote more follicular development. The doctor will regularly check the development of follicles and determine the best time to retrieve eggs. Usually, couples need to return to the hospital for egg retrieval about 48 hours before egg retrieval.
Egg retrieval is a minimally invasive operation, which needs to be performed under local anesthesia. Doctors use ultrasound guided fine needle puncture to extract the eggs from the follicles. These eggs are then fertilized in vitro with the man's sperm, that is, the eggs and sperm are combined in a culture dish.
After fertilization, the doctor will observe and evaluate the quality and development of the fertilized eggs. Generally, embryos will be incubated in petri dishes for 2 to 6 days, and then the embryos with the most development potential will be selected for intrauterine implantation.
4. Intrauterine implantation and pregnancy (3 natural segments)
Intrauterine implantation is carried out at the end of the IVF cycle. The doctor will transfer the embryo to the woman's uterus at an appropriate time. This process is usually performed in the clinic without anesthesia. Doctors use thin tubes to carefully put the embryos into the uterus, and then the couple need to rest and recover.
Then, the couple will have a pregnancy test to confirm whether the pregnancy is successful. This is usually done within 2 weeks after intrauterine implantation. If the pregnancy is successful, the couple will continue to receive monitoring and care during pregnancy. If the pregnancy is not successful, couples can choose to receive IVF treatment in other cycles.
In general, the IVF cycle takes several months. The specific time varies depending on the couple's fertility status and treatment plan. This cycle includes multiple stages and steps such as diagnosis and assessment, individualized treatment plan, egg retrieval and fertilization, intrauterine implantation and pregnancy. Through reasonable arrangement and professional operation of medical staff, IVF technology has realized the hope of new life for couples who cannot have a natural birth.
Summary
The whole cycle of IVF takes several months. The first stage is the diagnosis and evaluation stage. The doctor will have a comprehensive understanding of the couple's fertility status. Then, the doctor will make a personalized treatment plan according to the couple's situation. Then comes the egg retrieval and fertilization stage. The doctor will extract the egg and combine it with the sperm. Finally, the embryo is implanted into the uterus of the woman and pregnancy is checked. The length of completion of the entire cycle will vary depending on the couple's fertility status and treatment plan.
