Difference between IVF and IVF
With the development of modern medical technology, artificial insemination and IVF have become common ways to solve fertility problems. Although both are assisted reproductive technologies, there are some obvious differences in their operation process, success rate and scope of application. The differences between IVF and IVF will be described in detail from four aspects.
1. Operation process
Artificial insemination refers to the process of injecting male semen into female uterus through special technical means, so that sperm can combine with eggs to achieve pregnancy. This process is usually carried out in hospitals or birth centers, and is operated by doctors. Artificial insemination can use fresh semen, frozen semen or donated sperm.
In vitro fertilization refers to in vitro fertilization of female eggs and male sperm in vitro, and then transfer the embryos into the female uterus after forming embryos. The procedure of IVF includes ovarian stimulation, egg collection, sperm collection, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. This process requires strict control of the operating environment and the use of special laboratory equipment.
It can be seen that IVF only needs to inject semen into the uterus, while IVF babies need more complicated IVF and embryo transfer processes.
2. Success rate
The success rate of artificial insemination varies with individual physiological conditions and operating skills. According to statistics, the success rate of artificial insemination is usually between 15% and 20%.
The success rate of IVF is higher. According to medical research, the success rate of IVF is usually between 30% and 40%. This is because in the process of IVF operation, doctors can screen out healthier embryos for transplantation to improve the probability of pregnancy.
3. Scope of application
Artificial fertilization is mainly applicable to the following situations:
(1) The semen quality of the man is poor, but he can still move; (2) The ovulation function of the woman is abnormal, but the eggs can still be fertilized; (3) One of the husband and wife suffers from infertility, but the other has normal pregnancy conditions; (4) Infertility caused by unknown reasons.
Test tube babies are more widely used, mainly in the following situations:
(1) Obstruction or excision of oviduct of the female; (2) The semen quality of the male is poor and cannot be fertilized normally; (3) Previous IVF failure; (4) In vitro fertilization is the only technology that can achieve pregnancy.
4. Relevant hospitals
Both IVF and IVF need to be operated in formal hospitals with relevant technologies and equipment. In China, for example, the common hospitals for IVF include Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Fudan University Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, etc. The IVF is more complex and requires first-class laboratory conditions. Common hospitals include the Reproductive Center of Peking University Third Hospital, Renji Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, etc.
summary
Artificial insemination and IVF are two common methods in assisted reproductive technology. There are obvious differences between them in operation process, success rate and scope of application. Artificial fertilization is applicable to specific situations such as poor semen quality and abnormal ovulation function, while IVF is more widely applicable to cases such as oviduct obstruction or removal, and failure of artificial fertilization. It should be noted that no matter which method is selected, it should be carried out in a regular hospital to ensure the safety and success rate of the operation.
