IVF treatment charj

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IVF treatment charj

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Here is a simplified IVF treatment chart in English, showing the typical steps involved in an IVF cycle:

IVF Treatment Chart

1. Pre-Treatment Evaluation (Weeks 1–2):

Hormone blood tests (FSH, LH, AMH, etc.) Pelvic ultrasound Semen analysis Infection screening Counseling and planning

2. Ovarian Stimulation (Days 2–12):

Daily hormone injections (FSH/LH) to produce multiple eggs Regular monitoring with ultrasound and blood tests

3. Ovulation Trigger (Day 12–14):

hCG injection to mature the eggs Timed before egg retrieval

4. Egg Retrieval (36 hours after trigger):

Minor procedure under sedation Eggs collected from ovaries

5. Sperm Collection (Same day):

Fresh or frozen sperm used for fertilization

6. Fertilization (Day 0):

IVF (eggs + sperm in lab) or ICSI (sperm injected into egg)

7. Embryo Culture (Days 1–5):

Embryos observed for growth and quality Can be transferred on Day 3 or Day 5 (blastocyst)

8. Embryo Transfer (Day 3 or 5):

Embryo placed into uterus via a thin tube Painless, no anesthesia

9. Luteal Phase Support (2 weeks):

Progesterone injections or tablets to support pregnancy

10. Pregnancy Test (14 days after transfer):

Blood test (beta hCG) to confirm pregnancy