Age requirements for IVF infants
IVF, also known as artificial insemination, refers to the baby produced by transferring the fertilized egg to the mother's uterus through in vitro fertilization technology. Although IVF technology has made great breakthroughs in modern medicine, there is still a certain age requirement. The following details the age requirements, female age, male age and hospital policies.
Age requirements
The age requirements for IVF technology may vary in different hospitals and countries. Generally speaking, the age requirement for women is generally between 24 and 42 years old, while the age requirement for men is not too strict and only needs to maintain fertility.
The age requirements of IVF technology mainly take into account the phenomenon that the quality and quantity of female eggs decline with age. The quality and quantity of eggs of women before the age of 30 are relatively good, which can improve the success rate of IVF. However, with the growth of age, the quality and quantity of female eggs gradually decreased, leading to a decline in the success rate of IVF.
In addition, women after the age of 40 have a higher risk of pregnancy and childbirth. For example, the possibility of suffering from hypertension, diabetes and other diseases increases, and the risk of the fetus suffering from congenital defects will also increase. Therefore, doctors generally recommend that women carry out IVF technology before the age of 35.
Female age
Female age is one of the important factors affecting the success rate of IVF. Research shows that the success rate of IVF will gradually decrease when women are over 35 years old. One of the main reasons why women choose to carry out IVF at a higher age is the delay of family planning, but the growth of age will lead to the decline of the quality and quantity of eggs.
However, it does not mean that women over 35 years old cannot have IVF. According to the doctor's assessment and examination results, some older women are still likely to have a successful pregnancy. However, for older women, the success rate is relatively low, which requires more trial and patience.
Therefore, when choosing IVF technology, women should consult their doctors as soon as possible to understand their own situation and make decisions according to their doctors' suggestions.
Male age
Compared with women, the age of men has less influence on the success rate of IVF. In fact, the male reproductive capacity will also decline when they are older, but relatively slowly. Therefore, there is no clear limit on the age of men.
However, some hospitals may recommend more detailed semen analysis for older male couples to assess sperm quality and quantity. This can better understand the male fertility and provide reference for treatment.
Hospital policy
Different hospitals may have different age requirements for IVF, and even some hospitals may make personalized assessment and decisions based on the specific conditions of patients.
Some hospitals may impose stricter age requirements on women, especially those over 35 years old. This is because the growth of age will lead to a decline in the quality and quantity of eggs, thereby reducing the success rate of IVF. Therefore, some hospitals may suggest older women to consider other options, such as using assisted reproductive technologies such as egg donation.
On the other hand, some hospitals may be more relaxed about the age of men and pay more attention to the quality and quantity of sperm. This is because male age has little influence on the success rate of IVF.
Summary
To sum up, the age requirements of IVF mainly take into account the changes in the quality and quantity of female eggs. Generally speaking, it is appropriate for women to be between 24 and 42 years old. The older the women are, the lower the success rate of IVF will be. The age of men has little influence on the success rate of IVF, but some hospitals may evaluate men in more detail. Finally, when choosing IVF technology, decisions should be made according to the doctor's recommendations and personal circumstances.
