How to achieve normal growth of IVF
In vitro fertilization means that the fertilized eggs are cultured in vitro through in vitro fertilization technology, and then healthy embryos are transferred to the mother's uterus for development. The normal growth of IVF involves many aspects of technology and management. The following will elaborate on four aspects: high-quality embryo selection, appropriate culture conditions, monitoring of pregnancy process and personalized nursing.
High quality embryo selection
In the process of IVF, embryo selection is very important. Usually, multiple fertilized eggs will develop in vitro, and only the healthiest embryos can be selected for transplantation. In order to achieve the best selection effect, doctors usually evaluate the morphology, development degree, fragmentation and other indicators of the embryo, and screen according to relevant standards. In addition, some advanced detection technologies such as gene detection and chromosome analysis can also be used to screen embryos without genetic diseases and chromosome abnormalities.
Some hospitals, such as Boston Children's Hospital, have made remarkable progress in high-quality embryo selection. They have developed an embryo evaluation technology called MET. By observing the metabolic activity of embryos in the process of in vitro culture, we can evaluate the development potential of embryos, so as to achieve more accurate embryo selection.
Appropriate culture conditions
The culture environment of IVF embryos plays an important role in their normal growth. The first is the selection of culture medium, which must contain sufficient nutrients, such as protein, sugar, amino acid, etc., to support the normal development of embryos. Secondly, the control of culture conditions is also very important, including appropriate temperature, humidity and oxygen supply. Doctors and laboratory technicians need to strictly control these conditions to ensure that embryos can grow in the most suitable environment.
Tokyo Jikei Medical University Hospital in Japan has made some breakthroughs in training conditions. They have developed a culture system called Time Lapse, which can continuously monitor the development process of embryos and detect key factors such as division time and embryo quality in real time, so as to help doctors better evaluate the development of embryos and select the best embryos for transplantation.
Monitoring during pregnancy
Once high-quality embryos are successfully transferred, careful monitoring of the pregnancy process is required. Regular ultrasonic examination and blood testing can help doctors understand the growth of embryos and detect maternal hormone levels. In case of abnormal conditions, doctors can take timely measures, such as adjusting drug dosage or implementing appropriate treatment, to ensure the health of embryos and mothers.
Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, uses advanced ultrasound technology to screen fetal genetic diseases. They developed a method called Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein Screening (P-A), which can accurately predict whether the fetus has chromosomal abnormalities by analyzing the proteins in the maternal blood, providing more detailed information for the management of pregnancy.
Personalized care
Individualized care of IVF is another key aspect to ensure its normal growth. Individual differences are great, so personalized nursing plans need to be formulated according to the specific conditions of each couple. This includes lifestyle adjustment, optimization of nutrition intake, psychological support and appropriate exercise.
The Bridge Westminster Hospital has made great achievements in personalized nursing. They provide evaluation and suggestions for every couple of IVF babies, such as making diet and exercise plans suitable for the couple, providing emotional support and psychological counseling, etc., to ensure that couples receive comprehensive care in the process of IVF babies.
To sum up, the normal growth of IVF requires comprehensive management of high-quality embryo selection, appropriate culture conditions, monitoring of pregnancy process and personalized care. Through the continuous efforts of hospitals and scientific research institutions, the technology and management measures in all aspects have been constantly improved, and the success rate and growth quality of IVF have also been constantly improved, bringing hope to many infertile couples.
