What is the appropriate time for IVF implantation?
IVF implantation or embryo transfer is usually done once the embryos reach the 2-8 cell stage. This may mean a wait of two-three days after retrieval.
What is the IVF implantation procedure?
The procedure starts with an abdominal sonogram which is used to guide the physician through the procedure. To make the uterus observation easier the woman is asked to report with a full bladder. A thin transfer catheter is loaded with embryos, and is inserted through the cervix. The sonogram guides the doctor to reach the appropriate position in the uterus where the embryos are left behind. The patient is required to wait for a couple of hours, lying on her back before leaving. Then the waiting for the first symptoms of conception begins.
What medications are required with IVF implantation?
IVF implantation may be followed by medications depending on the needs of the patient as assessed by the physician. The woman may be given a hCG injection after IVF implantation to aid production of progesterone during the implantation, or the woman may be asked to administer it herself, once each on two specified days. Progesterone suppositories may also be recommended for some.
What are the risks associated with IVF implantation?
Negligible risks are associated with IVF implantation. A painless procedure, though some women may experience cramps.
Are there special instructions to be followed after IVF implantation?
There are no special instructions that you can follow in order to aid the success of an IVF implantation. There is no scientific evidence regards the affect of following dietary plans or taking rest on the results. Some doctors may advice rest whereas others don’t.
Some women prefer taking rest for a couple of days to give the IVF implantation a higher chance of success and some prefer to involve themselves in their daily routine to avoid wallowing in thoughts.
At the risk of sounding repetitive, do remember that there is no evidence to support any activity that may help or hinder the success of the IVF implantation. One needs to understand that nature will normally only allow healthy and genetically normal embryos to develop.
What is the ideal number of embryos to be transferred during IVF implantation?
There is no specific number that is followed during IVF implantation. Medical books generally recommend four or more embryos to be transferred to give optimum results. With four embryos transferred during IVF implantation, the chances of multiple pregnancies are high. Plus you have four times more probability of conceiving.
Once you are done with IVF implantation, all you can do is wait for the first symptoms and sign of pregnancy to show.
