Medical possibility of IVF in 45 year old women
With the development of IVF technology, couples of different ages have the opportunity to realize their reproductive aspirations. However, whether the 45 year old parturient is suitable for IVF has always been a topic of concern. This article will analyze the medical possibility of IVF for 45 year old women from four aspects: age limit, physical health, ovarian reserve and success rate.
1. Age limit
IVF technology has certain restrictions on age. It is generally believed that the best childbearing age for women is between 20-35 years old. With the growth of age, female ovarian function and egg quality will gradually decline. For 45 year old pregnant women, the quality of eggs may be poor, vulnerable to chromosomal abnormalities and other problems, thus increasing the difficulty of fertility.
However, this is not to say that 45 year old women can not have IVF at all. According to the specific situation of the patient, the doctor will evaluate and consider other factors, such as physical health and ovarian reserve, to determine whether it is suitable for IVF.
In addition, some well-known assisted reproductive clinics, such as XX Hospital, have advanced technology and rich experience. Some 45 year old women have successfully achieved IVF in this hospital, which means that under certain conditions, women of this age can also carry out IVF.
2. Good health
IVF relies on a woman's uterus to stay healthy to accommodate and develop embryos. The 45 year old pregnant women may face more health risks, such as chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. These chronic diseases may affect the stability of the intrauterine environment, thus affecting the implantation and development of embryos.
In addition, aging may also lead to some other physical problems, such as hysteromyoma, adenomyosis, etc. These diseases may affect the success rate of IVF and increase the risk of pregnancy complications. Therefore, before considering IVF treatment, doctors will conduct a comprehensive health assessment of patients to ensure safety and success rate.
3. Ovarian reserve
Ovarian reserve refers to the number of eggs remaining in the female ovary that can be used for fertilization and embryonic development. With the increase of age, the ovarian reserve will gradually decrease. For 45 year old women, the number and quality of ovarian reserve may be limited due to the decline of ovarian function caused by age.
IVF technology requires the collection of female eggs and sperm for in vitro fertilization, and then transfer the fertilized eggs into the uterus. If the ovarian reserve is low, more attempts to retrieve eggs may be needed to obtain enough eggs in quantity and quality. In addition, as the age increases, the risk of eggs suffering from chromosomal abnormalities will also increase. These factors will affect the success rate of IVF.
4. Success rate
The success rate of IVF decreased with age. The success rate of IVF for 45 year old pregnant women is relatively low, generally in a higher risk area. According to a hospital report, the success rate of IVF for 45 year old pregnant women is about 15%.
Although the success rate is low, it does not mean that there is no chance at all. For 45 year old pregnant women, selecting appropriate assisted reproduction clinics and professional teams, actively adjusting their lifestyle and keeping healthy may improve the success rate of IVF.
Summary
In conclusion, there are certain challenges and risks in the medical possibility of carrying out IVF for 45 year old mothers. Age limit, physical health, ovarian reserve and success rate are all factors to be considered. However, it is still possible to realize the wish of IVF by selecting the appropriate hospital and professional team and conducting a comprehensive physical assessment. The final decision should be made jointly by the couple and the doctor, and the most appropriate choice should be made according to the specific situation.
