Conditions for IVF
In vitro fertilization means that sperm and egg are combined in the laboratory to form an embryo, and then the embryo is transferred to the female uterus for development. This technology has brought hope to many couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, IVF is not suitable for all couples. The following conditions are required for IVF:
good health
First, the couple must be healthy. For women, it is very important to have normal ovarian function, no fallopian tube blockage and healthy uterus. Women need to undergo a series of gynecological examinations, including ovarian stimulation, follicle monitoring and endometrial examination, to ensure that their physical condition is suitable for IVF technology.
For men, semen quality and quantity are key factors. If men suffer from serious sperm quality problems or cannot provide sperm samples, IVF may not be implemented. In addition, men also need to carry out a series of semen analysis and related examinations to ensure that the quality and quantity of sperm meet the requirements of IVF.
In China, some regular hospitals, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Shanghai Fudan University Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, provide IVF technology, have advanced laboratory equipment and professional medical teams, and can comprehensively assess the health status of couples.
Age limit
Age is another important consideration. The number of female reproductive organs and eggs will gradually decrease with age, and the ovarian function will also decline. Generally speaking, the success rate of IVF is higher for women under 35 years old. With the growth of age, the success rate will decline, and the abortion rate will increase. Therefore, age is an important limitation for IVF.
In addition, women also need to be physically and mentally prepared. In the process of IVF, multiple ovarian stimulation and egg extraction operations may be required, as well as embryo transfer and pregnancy. This will cause some pressure both physically and psychologically, which requires both the husband and wife to have enough tolerance.
Mental stability
In the process of IVF, couples need to go through a series of medical examinations and treatments. For some couples, this may be a long and arduous journey. Therefore, the couple's mental state needs to be stable. Couples need to support, understand and encourage each other to face possible difficulties and setbacks together.
In addition, couples also need to have a clear understanding and planning of IVF education and growth. There is no difference between IVF and naturally conceived babies, and they need the same love and care. Therefore, couples also need to be psychologically prepared to accept and assume obligations.
economic condition
IVF is an expensive medical technology, which needs some financial support. The treatment process may require multiple hospital visits, ovarian stimulation, embryo transfer and other operations. In addition, after successful treatment, pregnant health care and postpartum care, as well as newborn rearing and education are also needed.
Therefore, both the couple need to be financially prepared to ensure that they can afford IVF technology and related medical costs. In addition, some hospitals also provide IVF installment payment, medical insurance reimbursement and other services to support patients with limited economic conditions.
Summary
Test tube baby is a complex medical technology, which requires both the husband and wife to meet certain conditions. First of all, physical health is the most basic condition. Women's ovarian function and uterine health, as well as men's sperm quality and quantity, need to meet certain standards. Age and mental state are also important factors to consider. When women are under 35 years old and the couple's mental state is stable, the success rate is higher. In addition, economic conditions also need adequate preparation to ensure that the medical expenses of IVF can be borne.
Only when the above conditions are met, can couples carry out IVF technology and bring hope for their own fertility aspirations.
