Is the in vitro fertilization process painful?

Before doing the IVF process, we all need to do a preoperative physical examination. The doctor will judge whether you are suitable for IVF based on the examination results of both parties, and at the same time roughly evaluate your IVF success rate. This process is different from your usual It's the same as a check-up, it won't be too painful.

During ovulation induction treatment, the doctor will provide personalized ovulation induction treatment based on the woman’s height, weight, ovarian function, age, etc. The specific ovulation induction treatment method is determined according to the ovulation induction program. , women in the expulsion period need to receive intramuscular or subcutaneous injection of drugs for about 10 days.

Some women will react with some pain, but it is still acceptable; some will not feel much during the expulsion period, and some will only feel some discomfort, such as abdominal distension, drowsiness, etc., but some will Excessive ovarian syndrome may occur, such as abdominal pain, shortness of breath, etc. Therefore, expectant mothers who are in the period of ovulation promotion should pay attention to the changes in their bodies. If they experience abdominal pain or shortness of breath, they should contact the attending physician of the reproductive department at any time to adjust the ovulation promotion plan in a timely manner. Don't be too nervous and believe that letting nature take its course is the best arrangement.

During the ovulation induction process, we need to use B-ultrasound and blood tests to detect sex hormones to judge the size and maturity of follicles and determine the time for egg retrieval. B-ultrasound and blood drawing should not be very painful. A common check-up for women.

When retrieving eggs, after the follicles mature, we retrieve the eggs in the egg retrieval room. For women, this operation can be performed under intravenous anesthesia, and the patient will not feel pain. People really don’t need to worry too much. Experts use painless egg retrieval under anesthesia. And this process is short-lived.

Embryo transplantation, when the fetus reaches a certain level on the third or fifth day of development, is transplanted into the fetal uterus. This process is not painful.

Post-implantation luteal support. Routine luteal support is required after embryo transfer. The luteal support drugs include intramuscular injection, oral administration, etc. Patients can choose according to their own wishes or financial situation. If you choose If you inject progesterone intramuscularly, the buttocks will be relatively harmed, because luteal support generally needs to be maintained for 8-10 weeks, so it is not unreasonable to say hundreds of injections of test tube injections on the Internet. Of course, you can also choose plugging, but it is not that difficult. It hurts.

In general, in vitro fertilization is not as painful as it is said to be. In addition, during the IVF process, you must maintain a good attitude; do not worry about unnecessary worries, and do not consider whether IVF is painful. Friends who want to try IVF must relax themselves and avoid being nervous, fearful, etc., which may affect the success rate of IVF.