Procedure for Performing In Vitro Fertilization
Basically, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a reproductive assistance technique where sperm fertilizes an egg in an environment outside the body (in vitro). The resulting embryo is then transferred into the uterine cavity for implantation or frozen for future use.
In Clause 2, Article 11 of Circular 57/2015/TT-BYT guiding Decree 10/2015/ND-CP on regulations regarding childbirth using in vitro fertilization and the conditions for surrogate pregnancy for humanitarian purposes issued by the Minister of Health, the procedure for this process is specified as follows:
- Examination of the couple and conducting the necessary basic tests;
- Assessment of ovarian reserve;
- Ovarian stimulation;
- Monitoring the growth of follicles;
- Administering medication to induce follicle maturation when conditions are met;
- Aspirating the egg transvaginally under ultrasound guidance;
- Initiating luteal phase support if fresh embryo transfer is conducted;
- Concurrent collection of the husband's sperm and preparation of the sperm;
- Fertilizing the egg with sperm using the conventional in vitro fertilization method (IVF) or by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI);
- Culturing in a CO2 incubator;
- Checking the fertilization of the egg;
- Embryo culture and monitoring;
- Embryo transfer: this can be a day 2, day 3, or day 5 embryo (blastocyst), depending on the protocol of each facility performing the in vitro fertilization technique;
- Continuing luteal phase support if fresh embryo transfer is conducted;
- Pregnancy testing using serum bhCG quantification;
- Transvaginal ultrasound to confirm the development and location of the pregnancy.
The above is the response regarding the procedure for conducting in vitro fertilization. You can refer to this issue further in Circular 57/2015/TT-BYT.
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