Today, there are many different methods of treating infertility, but the most effective of them is the method of in vitro fertilization or as it is also called "in vitro fertilization." It helps even in the most hopeless cases. Many people are concerned about the length of preparation for IVF and when the results will be known. The process of examination and treatment in the cycle of IVF takes about 2 months. At the end of this period, a couple can give an unambiguous answer about the presence or absence of pregnancy.
Lifestyle and nutrition in preparation for IVF
In order to prepare the woman's body for the upcoming pregnancy, you need to lead a healthy lifestyle. Food before IVF should be full and varied. In food it is recommended to eat foods that are rich in vitamins and proteins. In addition, you need to take vitamins for pregnant women. Complex vitamins before IVF can be replaced by taking folic acid, potassium iodide and vitamin E. It should be excluded smoking, taking medications that are prohibited during pregnancy. It is better not to visit the baths, saunas. An integral component of success is an active lifestyle and emotional peace.
Sexual life
In general, the nature of sexual life is not necessary to change. The frequency of sexual acts can be unchanged. But a few days before the puncture of the follicles, it is recommended to refrain from sexual contacts. This is necessary for the accumulation of sperm in sufficient quantity. The duration of abstinence before IVF does not exceed 7 days. After IVF and before the pregnancy test, too, should refrain.
Preliminary research
Many studies before IVF can be conducted in a medical institution at the place of residence. In the medical center where you will do IVF, you need to take a list of examinations and tests that need to be done. Usually the list includes a snapshot of the uterus and tubes, a sperm analysis, a blood test for syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, a vaginal smear. With already ready results, you can come to the first appointment with a doctor. According to the results the doctor can advise to conduct plasmapheresis before IVF.
Preparation for IVF and infection
Infections can threaten the health of the fetus, so when preparing for IVF, carry out all the necessary studies to identify infectious diseases. For example, it can be herpes, cytomegalovirus, rubella, toxoplasmosis and other infections.
Studies of the hormonal background
Sometimes infertility is accompanied by problems with a hormonal background. Identification of problems and their correction will increase the chances of pregnancy and ensure its safe flow. Usually hormone background studies are performed in the first five days of the menstrual cycle, so a visit to the doctor should be planned at this time. Blood from the vein for examination is taken in the morning on an empty stomach.
Visit to the andrologist and gynecologist
Preparation of a man for IVF includes a visit to the andrologist and analysis of sperm. Before the analysis, a man should abstain from sexual intercourse for 7 days, do not visit baths and saunas, do not drink alcohol and do not urinate for several hours before the analysis. Women are recommended to visit a gynecologist. Sometimes for the preparation of the endometrium, he appoints a femodene before IVF. Many problems are created by the mother
If a woman has endometritis, then it is advisable not to combine it with in vitro fertilization. With IVF, endometrial treatment is preferable. For a greater probability of pregnancy, it is necessary to obtain several eggs suitable for fertilization. The doctor appoints a woman a medicine that causes the simultaneous maturation of several follicles. This is the so-called stimulation with IVF.