Difference between IVF and natural pregnancy
IVF is produced by artificial assisted reproduction technology, in which the fertilized eggs are cultured into embryos in the laboratory, and then the embryos are transferred to the mother's uterus. In contrast, natural pregnancy refers to the natural way in which the embryo develops in the mother's womb and eventually grows into a healthy baby. The following will elaborate on the differences between IVF and natural pregnancy in terms of experience, success rate, risk and cost.
1. Experience
The IVF process requires a series of medical examinations and treatment procedures, including egg retrieval and fertilization operations. This process may be a hard and long journey for couples, who may have to face physical pain, hormonal changes, psychological pressure, etc. While natural pregnancy is a natural process. Couples only need to maintain good living habits and appropriate sexual life time to successfully conceive. From the perspective of experience, natural pregnancy is simpler and more natural.
In addition, IVF babies may need many attempts to conceive successfully, which may cause some psychological pressure on couples. However, the success rate of natural pregnancy is relatively high. Generally, couples have a greater chance of successful pregnancy as long as they maintain good living habits and have sufficient sexual life times.
2. Success rate
The success rate of IVF depends on many factors, including female age, egg quality, male sperm quality, etc. According to statistical data, the success rate of IVF is usually between 30% and 40%, but with the continuous progress of technology, the success rate is expected to increase. The success rate of natural pregnancy depends on the fertility and health status of the couple. Generally speaking, couples between the ages of 20 and 30 have a high success rate of natural pregnancy, which can reach more than 50%.
3. Risk
There are certain risks in the process of IVF. The egg retrieval operation may bring pain and bleeding risks, and the embryo transfer process may also lead to complications such as ectopic pregnancy. In addition, the success rate of IVF is not 100%. If it fails, couples may need to try again. The process of natural pregnancy is relatively safe, and there is no surgical risk. But natural pregnancy also has certain risks, such as abortion and abnormal embryonic development.
4. Expenses
The cost of IVF is relatively high. The whole process involves multiple medical examinations, operations and drug treatment. In addition to the cost of laboratory operation and embryo culture, the cost of IVF is high. According to different regions and hospitals, the cost may vary, but it can be expected to be a large amount. The cost of natural pregnancy is mainly related to the couple's living habits, such as good diet, proper exercise, etc. The cost is low, mainly for some expenses in daily life.
Summary
Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF is more difficult to experience, while natural pregnancy is simpler and more natural; The success rate of IVF is about 30% to 40%, while that of natural pregnancy is about 50% or more; In terms of risks, IVF babies are at risk of surgery and complications, while natural pregnancy is relatively safe; The cost of IVF is higher than that of natural pregnancy. Therefore, couples need to comprehensively consider their own conditions and needs, and weigh the differences in all aspects when choosing the birth mode.
