How long does IVF take

In vitro fertilization is a method of conception chosen by many infertile or sterile couples today, and the success rate of conception through in vitro fertilization is relatively high. This technology can also ensure that couples can conceive their own children. For this reason, many people choose this method of conception. So, how long does it take to do IVF? Below we will introduce you to the relevant knowledge in detail!

1. How long does the IVF process take?

From preparing for IVF to completing an embryo transfer, including the 10-month pregnancy, it is estimated to take 13 to 14 months.

The preliminary preparations for IVF take about 1 to 2 months to prepare. Once the IVF process begins, we usually stimulate ovulation for about 2 weeks, and then add the time for embryo transfer. Generally speaking, it takes about 3 to 4 months to complete the process. The time span is from the decision to do IVF to the birth of the child.

For example, it takes about 1 to 2 months from preparing for in vitro fertilization to completing an embryo transplant. So it may take 3 or 4 months from preparation to embryo transplant. Then once you become pregnant after the embryo transplant, the pregnancy lasts for 10 months, which is generally 40 weeks. In total, it is estimated to be 13 to 14 months.

2. What preparations should be made before IVF

1. Before doing IVF, you need to prepare your marriage certificate, ID card and birth permit.

2. Prepare the test tube baby examination report. The doctor will ask about the woman's medical history, surgical history, clinical examination and treatment history of infertility, and accept a full-body examination and gynecological pelvic examination. In addition, those who are infertile due to fallopian tube factors must also submit fallopian tube examination records.

3. On the 2nd to 3rd day after the menstrual cycle, test the female basal hormones, and perform pelvic B-ultrasound examination and vaginal secretion examination; if necessary, also perform endometrial biopsy and cervical cytology examination.

4. Ask about the man’s medical history and conduct a physical examination, including routine semen testing.

5. Both husband and wife should undergo tests for hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C antibody, HIV antibody, syphilis serology, liver function, and blood type. The woman also needs to undergo tests such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood routine test, urine routine test, coagulation function test, electrocardiogram, and chromosome test.

3. Symptoms of IVF

1. Patients with fallopian tube obstruction;

2. Patients with unexplained infertility who have failed to become pregnant through IUI and other treatments;

3. The male has severe oligospermia or azoospermia and needs to obtain sperm through testicular or epididymal puncture;

4. Women with endometriosis and infertility can use IVF to assist pregnancy as appropriate;

5. Patients with ovulation disorders have no mature follicle growth after general ovulation induction treatment.