What is IVF?
Test tube baby, also known as assisted reproductive technology (ART), is a method to help infertile couples achieve fertility. This method promotes pregnancy by combining eggs and sperm in the laboratory, and then implanting the fertilized eggs into the female uterus. The emergence of IVF technology has brought hope to many infertile couples.
IVF technology needs to be carried out in the assisted reproduction department of the hospital. These departments are usually equipped with advanced equipment and professional doctors to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the whole process.
What is the success rate of IVF?
The success rate of IVF is affected by many factors, such as female age, infertility reasons and the technical level of medical institutions. Generally speaking, with the progress of technology, the success rate of IVF gradually increases.
Different hospitals provide different levels of IVF technology. Some well-known specialized hospitals, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, have rich experience and advanced equipment in the field of IVF, with a high success rate. However, even in high-level hospitals, IVF is not 100% successful.
When choosing a hospital, couples should consider their own conditions and economic conditions comprehensively and choose a suitable medical institution.
Does IVF need to try many times?
IVF is not a one-time success. It requires many attempts and sustained efforts. The success rate varies with individual differences, but multiple attempts can increase the chance of success.
Sometimes, IVF treatment requires a series of steps. For example, first conduct ovulation guidance for women, then take eggs, fertilization and embryo culture, and finally transfer the embryos into the uterus. The whole process may take weeks or months. After a failed attempt, doctors and couples can adjust and improve according to the reasons for the failure, and then make the next attempt.
In addition, infertile couples may need to receive adjuvant treatment, such as medication or psychological counseling, when undergoing IVF treatment. These adjuvant treatments can help couples better cope with the stress and emotions in the treatment process.
How to face the multiple attempts of IVF?
Repeated attempts at IVF may bring physical and psychological burdens to couples. In order to better face repeated attempts, couples should maintain a positive attitude and firm belief.
First of all, couples should have a full understanding of the treatment process. They can consult their doctors to learn about the treatment process of IVF, possible problems and common side effects. This can reduce unnecessary worry and anxiety.
Secondly, couples can seek support from family and friends. Sharing your feelings and experiences with others can provide emotional support and comfort. In addition, couples can also consider joining some support groups for infertile couples to communicate with people with similar experiences and gain strength from them.
Finally, couples can also seek the help of professional psychological consultants in the treatment process. Psychological counselors can help couples cope with stress and emotion, provide emotional support and psychological rehabilitation guidance.
To sum up, IVF needs many attempts. Couples should choose appropriate medical institutions according to their own conditions and economic conditions. In the process of many attempts, couples should maintain a positive attitude, seek the support of family and friends, and seek the help of professional psychological consultants when needed. I believe that as long as they persevere, they will finally welcome their baby.
