[Health Lecture] Do you know what happens after you decide to have IVF?

When should I visit the reproductive department?

1. It is recommended that the couple come together for the first visit to the reproductive department. The man usually abstains from sex for 3-7 days and undergoes a semen examination.

2. There is no strict time limit for the female partner, because female friends have to do more examinations, including examinations in the middle of the menstrual period and after the menstrual period. It is recommended to come on the 2nd to 3rd day during the menstrual period to evaluate the ovarian reserve function, sex hormone status, etc. You can also come 4-6 days after the menstruation is over, at this time you can understand the condition of the endometrium.

What is the success rate of IVF?

The success rate of a single test tube fertilization is around 50%-60%. For young couples with a single infertility problem, such as simple fallopian tube blockage, the success rate will be slightly higher.

How much does it cost to have an IVF procedure?

First, it does not mean that one IVF test will cost hundreds of thousands of yuan. It depends on the individual's actual situation. The more problems there are, the more expensive it will be. Generally, the first generation of IVF is about 30,000 to 40,000 yuan, the second generation of IVF has an additional sperm oocyte injection, about 40,000 to 50,000 yuan, and the third generation of IVF is based on the first and second generation of IVF to do genetic diagnosis, about 70,000 to 80,000 yuan.

How to keep eggs healthy during the IVF period?

1. Eat healthy and ensure balanced nutrition. The food should be light and easy to digest, and eat less raw, cold and spicy food.

2. Eat some high-quality protein, such as lean meat, milk, eggs, fish and shrimp, especially soy products. Soybeans contain isoflavones, which can help inhibit the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells and resist thrombosis.

3. Avoid smoking and drinking in daily life, keep your emotions stable, have a regular work and rest schedule, get enough sleep, and avoid overwork. 4. Proper exercise will be very helpful for our endocrine system. 5. Take medication as prescribed by the doctor, do not stop taking medication or increase or decrease the dosage without permission. You can also take some health supplements orally, such as coenzyme Q10. 6. Go to the hospital for regular checkups and closely monitor the development of estrogen and follicles.

How to choose a doctor and hospital for in vitro fertilization?

1. The IVF ovulation promotion plan varies from person to person. There is no need to compare with others. You should have enough trust in your attending physician.

2. If you encounter test tube failure, you must adjust your mentality in time and face the facts objectively. Don't rush to change doctors or hospitals. Find out the cause of the failure and make adequate preparations for the next transplant.

3. Don’t be impatient and don’t look for unreliable medical institutions. You must choose a regular tertiary hospital where the medical equipment and medical skills are guaranteed.

If the IVF test is unsuccessful, can I continue to do it?

Theoretically, there is no limit to the number of times you can do IVF, but factors such as age, physical condition and ovarian function must also be considered. The length of the interval between two egg retrievals is also uncertain, depending on the recovery of the ovaries. Generally, when the number of eggs obtained in the previous time is relatively large, the interval will be longer, about 2-3 months. Generally, the number of eggs retrieved is relatively small, such as patients who undergo natural cycle egg retrieval or micro-stimulation program to induce ovulation, if the ovaries are monitored during the menstrual period to have returned to the basic state, ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval can continue.

References: The information comes from the Internet and "Chinese Expert Consensus on Reproductive Medicine"

About the Author

Zhu Jiaying is the head nurse of the Reproductive Medicine Department of Zhuozhou City Hospital and a member of the Hebei Reproductive Medicine Association. She has studied at the Reproductive Center of the First Medical Center of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the Reproductive Center of Peking University Third Hospital.