Of course! The following is a complete breakdown of the American IVF standard process timeline (including PGT and non PGT versions) to help you clearly grasp the time required for each step from consultation to transplantation, allowing you to better plan your itinerary and vacation.
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Overview of the complete timeline for IVF in the United States
| stage |
project |
Required time |
Do you need to go to the United States |
| one β£ preliminary preparation |
Translation of documents, remote consultation, visa application |
2-6 weeks |
β remote |
| two β£ First trip to the United States cycle |
Promotion of ovulation, egg retrieval, embryo culture, PGT testing |
2-3 weeks (or 4 weeks) |
β
yes |
| three β£ Embryo freezing& genetic testing |
Embryo screening+cryopreservation |
2-3 weeks (laboratory stage) |
β No need to be in the United States |
| four β£ Second visit to the United States (transplantation) |
Endometrial preparation+embryo thawing and transplantation |
7-10 days |
β
yes |
| β Total time (including rest) |
The whole process takes about 6-12 weeks (can be divided into two trips to the United States) |
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𧬠Detailed Step Schedule (PGT Screening Version)
π 1γ Pre preparation stage (remote)
| project |
describe |
Required time |
| First consultation at the clinic |
Zoom video consultation+Chinese coordination communication |
1 week |
| Material Preparation |
Medical records/hormone/ultrasound reports translated into Chinese and English |
1-2 weeks |
| periodic synchronization |
Menstrual period matching, arranging travel time to the United States |
1-4 weeks (depending on the situation) |
| US visa application |
B1/B2 visa, apply in advance |
Suggest 6-8 weeks in advance |
π‘ 2γ First trip to the United States: ovulation promotion+egg retrieval+embryo culture
| project |
point in time |
Required time |
| Arriving in the United States |
1-2 days before the menstrual cycle |
β |
| Check+activate to promote drainage |
Starting from the 2nd to 3rd day of menstruation |
Day 1 |
| Ovulation induction period |
Injection+B-ultrasound+blood sampling monitoring |
About 10-14 days |
| Egg retrieval surgery |
36 hours after ovulation is triggered |
Surgery Day (Day 12-16) |
| Embryo culture+PGT submission for inspection |
Embryo formation (Day 5-7) |
5-7 days |
| End of Return to Country |
Embryo freezing, returning to China waiting for screening results |
From the 14th to the 18th day, you can leave the United States |
π The total duration of stay in the United States is about 2-3 weeks (some people may arrange up to 4 weeks)
π’ 3γ PGT gene screening stage (completed in US laboratory)
| project |
describe |
time |
| PGT screening and submission for testing |
NGS or chip detection of chromosomes |
2-3 weeks |
| Report and doctor's evaluation |
Screen out healthy embryos and decide on a transplantation plan |
Week 3-4 |
π At this stage, there is no need to travel to the United States and you can wait remotely for the report.
π΅ 4γ Second trip to the United States: endometrial preparation+embryo transfer
| project |
Time schedule |
Required time |
| Arriving in the United States |
3-5 days before the transplantation cycle |
β |
| Preparation period of endometrium |
Hormone supplementation (remote medication available) |
Started 12-14 days ago |
| Embryo thawing+transplantation |
Day 0οΌ Outpatient operation |
Return to the residence on the same day to rest |
| Luteal support+return to China |
Rest for 3-5 days before returning to China to continue protecting the pregnancy |
Total stay of 7-10 days |
π If PGT (Fresh Embryo Cycle) is not performed
thenCan complete the entire process in one trip to the United States and ChinaοΌ
| stage |
Required time |
| Promotion of ovulation+egg retrieval |
10-14 days |
| Embryo culture |
3-5 days |
| Fresh embryo transfer |
Day 3 or Day 5 |
| Total dwell time |
About 3-4 weeks |
β οΈ Attention: It is not recommended to choose fresh embryos for elderly/repeated failures,Frozen embryo+PGT is safer and more secureγ
β± Quick Reference: Comparison Table of Travel Cycles to the United States
| Cycle type |
Number of trips to the United States |
Every stay |
Total time taken |
Recommended or not |
| PGT+frozen embryo transfer |
2 times |
First time: 2-3 weeks Second time: 7-10 days |
About 6-10 weeks (can be extended) |
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Advanced age/preferred solution |
| Fresh embryo transfer cycle |
Once |
3-4 weeks |
About 4-6 weeks |
Suitable for young women |
βοΈ Suggested travel time
| situation |
Best starting point for traveling to the United States |
| Do PGT |
Arrive in the United States 3-5 days before menstruation |
| Not doing PGT |
Arrived in the United States before the first day of the menstrual cycle |
| Arrange for transplantation |
Arrive in the United States on the 10th to 14th day of endometrial preparation period |
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Summary: Tips for Time Management of IVF in the United States
| suggestion |
describe |
| π Start preparation 2 months in advance |
Including visa, documents, cycle synchronization, etc |
| π Travel to the United States for at least 2-3 weeks |
The first cycle cannot be too short |
| π Suggest going to the United States in two separate trips |
More flexible, higher success rate, and safer legal system |
| π Priority given to elderly/unsuccessful individuals for PGT+frozen embryo transfer |
Significant improvement in stability and success rate |
| π Those who have the conditions can synchronize their cycles and prepare drugs domestically |
Save some time and costs |
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