Which is better, IVF or natural pregnancy? Aspect 1: Success rate
IVF technology is a kind of assisted reproduction technology, which combines sperm and egg in vitro, and then transfers the fertilized egg to the female uterus. Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF has a higher success rate. Research shows that the success rate of IVF is increasing year by year, and the latest data shows that the success rate has reached more than 30%. This means that for some couples who have difficulty in natural pregnancy, IVF technology can help them achieve their reproductive aspirations.
However, natural pregnancy also has its advantages. Natural pregnancy does not have any artificial intervention, and completely depends on the laws of nature. For some healthy and young couples, the success rate of natural pregnancy may be higher, and there is no need for any additional medical costs and treatment process.
In general, if couples have fertility barriers, IVF technology is more likely to achieve their fertility aspirations.
Aspect 2: Safety
Although the success rate of IVF technology is high, there are certain risks in the treatment process. Surgical extraction of eggs and implantation of fertilized eggs may lead to complications, such as infection, multiple pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, etc. In addition, long-term use of assisted reproductive technology may increase the risk of birth defects in newborns.
In contrast, natural pregnancy is safer. Natural pregnancy depends on physiological process, and there is no risk of surgery and drug intervention. However, natural pregnancy cannot completely exclude the impact of genetic diseases or other adverse factors on embryonic development, while IVF technology can select by screening embryonic genes to reduce the risk of disease.
In general, there is a trade-off between success rate and safety of IVF technology.
Aspect 3: Psychological pressure
For some infertile couples, the inability to conceive naturally may cause great psychological pressure. They may face pressure from their relatives, society and their own hearts, and it is difficult for them to get rid of anxiety and self blame. IVF technology provides them with a hope to reduce some of their psychological burden.
However, IVF technology itself can bring psychological pressure. The uncertainty in the treatment process, the possibility of treatment failure and the economic pressure they face will increase the psychological burden on the couple. In addition, IVF technology may also cause family relationship problems and moral considerations.
Aspect 4: Cost and time
Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF technology requires more cost and time. The treatment process involves many hospital visits, egg extraction, embryo culture, transplantation and other surgical operations and drug treatment. Moreover, the success of IVF technology may require multiple attempts, resulting in more expensive costs and longer time.
In contrast, natural pregnancy does not require any extra cost and time, and it is possible to successfully conceive only if couples maintain good living habits and appropriate sexual life.
In conclusion, IVF technology and natural pregnancy have their own advantages and disadvantages. IVF technology has obvious advantages in the success rate, which can help infertile couples achieve their fertility aspirations. However, IVF technology has some shortcomings in terms of safety, psychological pressure, cost and time. For healthy, young couples, natural pregnancy may be more appropriate. No matter which way they choose, the couple should make a choice suitable for themselves according to their own conditions and the doctor's advice.
