Some women, unable to conceive naturally and eager to become mothers, can achieve their wishes through in vitro fertilization. Not everyone can do IVF, and not everyone who does IVF can succeed. IVF also requires an implantation process. For IVF, how long does this process take?
How long does the process of in vitro fertilization take
1. The examination before the test tube generally takes 1-2 months. The men need to test the sperm, while the women need to complete basic examinations such as gynaecological examination, curettage, oviduct permeability test, antisperm antibody, liver function and hepatitis B two-and-a-half, blood routine analysis, bleeding and clotting time, and basic endocrine hormone determination (the third day of menstruation).
2. Ovulation induction and monitoring of the follicular stage usually take about a month. Generally, medication is taken during the luteal phase, which is the 21st day of the menstrual cycle, to maintain low levels of gonadotropins in the body. After about 8 days of medication, menstruation begins. On the 3rd to 7th day of menstruation, start intramuscular injection of follicle stimulating drugs. After 3 days of medication, monitor the development of follicles and adjust the dosage of the drugs.
3. After about 10 days of using follicle stimulating drugs, the follicles mature. At this time, with the assistance of B-ultrasound technology, the egg can be retrieved by vaginal fornix puncture, and fertilized in vitro. After 3 days of cultivation, the fertilized egg develops into an embryo, and high-quality embryos can be selected for transplantation into the uterine cavity. After transplantation, the patient should rest in bed for 2-4 hours.
4. On the 14th day after embryo transfer, morning urine can be tested to determine whether the pregnancy is successful. If pregnant, a B-ultrasound examination should be performed 14 days after pregnancy to check the number of fetuses and the location of implantation. At this stage, it usually takes about 2 months to determine whether the test tube is successful, and then regularly visit the hospital for follow-up examinations and complete pregnancy tests.
The pregnancy rate of IVF is generally around 50%, and the success of IVF can be determined 14 days after embryo transfer.
How much does IVF cost
1. The cost of ovulation inducing drugs. Due to the differences in the use of imported and domestically produced drugs, there can be significant cost differences ranging from 3000-20000 yuan, with a general cost of around 5000-10000 yuan. In addition, the older the age, the larger the dosage, and the higher the cost.
2. Surgical and laboratory operation costs. The cost of this part varies depending on different treatment methods, generally around 10000 yuan, and the total cost ranges from over 10000 to over 30000 yuan.
3. The main factor causing significant cost price differences in IVF is the patient's choice of medication. If the patient does not have high requirements and uses domestically produced affordable drugs during the treatment process, it only costs about 15000 to 20000 yuan. If the patient requests imported drugs, the cost will go up to 30000 to 40000 yuan. Therefore, the cost of IVF is also determined by the patient's own economic ability.
So, women who want to undergo in vitro fertilization should be prepared and in the best physical condition possible to increase the success rate of the procedure.
