IVF is a stressful period, and a lot of things go through our heads, which can distract us from our daily life. This article is aimed at exploring what happens after the embryo transfer, what you should look out for, and what to avoid. The embryo transfer is the last procedure in the IVF treatment. It is a simple and quick technique.
The Embryo Transfer Procedure
It is a simple procedure that does not require any anesthetic, a speculum is used to hold the vagina open so that the cervix can be cleansed. An ultrasound is used as a guide to transferring the embryos. The patient is now in a recovery stage and usually lies on her back for about 30mins and is discharged in 4-6 hours.
Progesterone is usually given to the patient until pregnancy is confirmed, or the body is making enough progesterone on its own. Progesterone is an essential hormone that is required to start pregnancy but also maintains it.
The patient is usually required to rest for 24 hours, and extensive physical activity is not encouraged from this point onwards.
The Embryo
The embryologist selects the healthiest embryo using photos and scanning. Most of the time, four embryos are transferred as this increases the chances of pregnancy higher than this number; there can be multiple fertilization that can lead to complications.
These are the various stages of the egg before the transplant.
· Day 1: -The process of hatching occurs as the blastocyst begins to hatch out of its shell. The cells will continue to divide.
· Day 2: -Hatching continues, and the blastocyst will begin an incredibly important part of the process, by attaching itself to the uterine lining.
· Day 3: -For implantation to successfully occur, the blastocyst attaches deeper into the uterus lining. Some bleeding or spotting is normal at this stage.
· Day 4: -The blastocyst continues to go deeper into the uterus to attach itself to the endometrial blood supply.
· Day 5: -Now attached to the endometrial blood supply, implantation is complete, and the blastocyst will begin to develop further. As well as the blastocyst, other cells will start forming the placenta.
· Day 6: -The hormone hCG starts increasing in the blood from the placenta cells.
Along with hCG, progesterone levels increase to strengthen and prepare the uterus lining for the first trimester.
· Day 7: -The blastocyst is now a fetus. hCG levels continue to increases as the placenta further develops.
Now the embryos can be transferred on day three and day 5. And there is a significant difference between them. Day 3 transfers are early-stage embryos that contain 8-12 cells, while day five are known as blastocysts, and they can be said as matured embryos that have begun their rapid multiplication. Day 5 transplant is a bit more successful for patients who have health complications or have failed in day three transfers.
After the entire procedure is completed, the couple has to wait for signs of pregnancy.
Pregnancy
The symptoms of pregnancy can be seen within 2-3 weeks after the transfer.
These symptoms include: -
· Mild cramping or abdominal pain
· Breast tenderness
· Food cravings/food aversions
· Frequent urination
· Morning sickness
· Headaches
· Fatigue
· Nausea/Vomiting
There are other symptoms such as slight bleeding, but that can indicate menses or menstrual blood. The patient should avoid any form of stress, and if there is, you may take a leave from the office or change the environment. Walks and meditation can help a lot during this period. Maintaining your health is extremely crucial, and the success rates of IVF treatment is heavily dependent on it.
IVF treatment success rates are quite good compared to other methods, but they are not guaranteed. Stay healthy, follow the doctor’s advice, and that should be it.
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