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After embryo transfer is complete, follow-up is similar to a normal pregnancy. However, many women wonder how long after embryo transfer will have a fetal heart? To get this answer, please follow the article below.
1. When is the time of embryo transfer?
The embryo transfer process depends a lot on the quality and thickness of the endometrium, to give the most suitable time for embryo transfer. For women with a stable menstrual cycle, the endometrial stage is ready to receive the embryo between days 19-23 of the cycle.
Therefore, doctors will rely on the normal menstrual cycle and the response of the uterine lining to the drug to choose the right time for embryo transfer.
2. How long after embryo transfer can test strips?
Embryo transfer is done after the egg and sperm have been fertilized in the laboratory. After being developed into blastocysts and selected good blastocysts put into the mother's body after 48 hours. However, this time is only eligible when the mother's body is stable and the uterus is favorable. If not eligible, it will be frozen and wait until the next menstrual period.
Normally, for women who are pregnant naturally, after 2 weeks, they can use a pregnancy test to know if they are pregnant or not. So, for women using IVF, how many days after embryo transfer will have a fetal heart? Usually, right after embryo transfer about 1-3 days, the body will show signs of change. If you look closely, you can be 80% sure that you are pregnant. However, for accurate results, women should wait up to 14 days before using a pregnancy test. Or more definitely can go to the hospital or specialist clinic to examine and measure the hCG level in the blood.
If the hCG index is over 25mIU/ml, you can rest assured that 90% of your embryo transfer has been successful and rest assured for a healthy pregnancy cycle.
3. How many days after embryo transfer will there be a fetal heart?
After embryo transfer about 14 days, pregnancy, at this time the fetus has moved to the uterus. At this stage, women are very careful about health care so that the embryo implants and develops the healthiest.
At the 5th to 6th week is the time when you should go for an ultrasound. However, only the fetal echo can be heard. Usually, starting from the 6th to 7th week, the fetal heart will appear. However, there are also some cases where fetal heart rate slows down at 8 and 10 weeks. This depends entirely on the mother's location. So, at this stage, if the ultrasound does not show the fetal heart, you should not worry too much.
4. How is health care after successful embryo transfer?
Right after embryo transfer, women should have the best health care regimen. This helps the embryo develop healthy especially after successful embryo implantation.
4.1 Pay attention to movement The embryo transfer process takes place, making the mother's body quite weak. It also takes time for the embryo to move and attach to the uterine wall. Therefore, it is recommended to limit vigorous exercise and move gently, especially not to walk a lot in the stairwell area.
4.2 Spousal relationship Before embryo transfer and after the early stages of embryo transfer, husband and wife are not allowed to have intimate relations. Because during sex, it will stimulate and contract the cervix, which can easily affect the embryo.
4.3 Personal hygiene According to statistics, about 1% of women after embryo transfer have an infection. During IVF, the insertion of a catheter into the uterus can cause bleeding or inflammation. However, this case does not affect the conception process.
Sisters should pay attention to daily personal hygiene. Regularly change underwear and take a gentle bath to keep the intimate area clean.
4.4 Scientific nutrition Establishing a scientific diet after embryo transfer is essential. Priority should be given to adding protein from chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, milk,... Do not use foods that are too sour, too spicy such as pepper, chili, ...
In addition, should also be used. Avoid foods that are too salty, cold or too hot. Get more vitamins, minerals and fiber from vegetables. This minimizes constipation and diarrhea in pregnant women.
4.5 Limit the use of western medicine Many western medicines contain ingredients that cause birth defects in the fetal heart and directly affect the development of the baby. Therefore, women should have a regular exercise regime, improve the immune system to fight diseases, and minimize the use of western medicine.
However, in some cases of force majeure, women should see a doctor for appropriate treatment. Use the medicine as directed by the doctor to avoid affecting the fetus in the future.
5. Pregnancy monitoring after embryo transfer
A pregnancy after embryo transfer should be monitored in the same way as a normal pregnancy. Women should understand important milestones such as:
From 2-3 weeks is the time of embryo transfer. Take a pregnancy test with a pregnancy test at the 4th week, the 2nd week after embryo transfer. Going to the first ultrasound examination at 5 weeks is equivalent to 3 weeks of embryo transfer. In the first 12 weeks, you should go for regular checkups 1 to 2 times a week. At 12 weeks, double test malformation screening tests will be performed. From the 16th to the 18th week, Triple test will be performed. At 22 weeks of pregnancy, go for ultrasound to assess for congenital anomalies, fetal indicators and assess adnexa. Weeks 24 to 28: Screening for gestational diabetes. Weeks 27 to 32: Prophylactic visit for Rh-. 32nd week: Check the placenta, fetal indicators and the completeness of organs. From week 36 onwards: Weekly check up until due time. In short, how many days after embryo transfer to have a fetal heart? Usually after 14 days you can use a pregnancy test to confirm whether you are pregnant or not. At this time, you can go to the doctor to accurately determine the fetal heart of the baby. Do not be too nervous, stay calm and pay attention to proper nutrition and rest to have a good health.
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