How to carry out IVF treatment for azoospermia?
Azoospermia is a common type of male infertility. Patients cannot conceive naturally because their sperm cannot be discharged normally or cannot produce sperm. IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can help patients with azoospermia achieve their reproductive aspirations. The following will elaborate on how to conduct IVF treatment for azoospermia from four aspects: examination and diagnosis, treatment process, success rate and precautions.
Check diagnosis
First, patients with azoospermia need to go to a regular reproductive medical center for a comprehensive examination. Common examination items include semen analysis, testicular biological examination, blood hormone examination, etc. These tests can help doctors to determine whether the patient really suffers from azoospermia, and to understand the cause and extent.
During the examination, if the patient is diagnosed as azoospermia, the doctor will continue to carry out further examinations, such as chromosome examination, genetic counseling, etc., to determine whether there are other potential diseases and genetic factors.
According to the examination results, doctors will develop personalized IVF treatment plans for patients with azoospermia, including drug treatment, assisted reproductive technology, etc.
Treatment process
The treatment process usually starts with the man. For patients with azoospermia, the most common treatment is spermatic cord biopsy. This operation can directly obtain testicular tissue and extract sperm in the laboratory.
The extracted sperm will be screened and optimized through centrifugation, washing and other steps to improve the pregnancy rate. Then, the doctor will carry out an egg retrieval operation with the woman, combine the eggs and sperm in vitro, cultivate the embryos in the laboratory, and select the most promising embryos for transplantation.
The transfer process usually uses simple endoscopic techniques to implant embryos directly into the woman's uterus. The patient needs to observe the changes of physical signs in the next two weeks. If the pregnancy is successful, pregnancy detection and pregnancy maintenance should be carried out in a timely manner.
Success rate
IVF treatment is an effective reproductive choice for patients with azoospermia. In fact, many patients with azoospermia successfully got pregnant through IVF treatment and realized their desire to have children.
The success rate is affected by many factors, including the patient's age, etiology, and the choice of treatment process. Generally speaking, young patients without other serious reproductive problems have a higher success rate. According to statistics, the success rate of IVF is usually between 30% and 50%.
However, it should be noted that IVF treatment is not a guarantee of 100% success. There will be some risks and difficulties in the treatment process, and there is also the possibility of failure. Therefore, patients should be treated rationally and prepared psychologically before receiving treatment.
matters needing attention
Before IVF treatment, azoospermia patients should pay attention to the following:
1. Choose a formal reproductive medical center for treatment, and choose a professional team of doctors for consultation and inspection.
2. Understand the risks and possible complications of treatment, and make psychological preparations.
3. Keep good living habits, such as quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, keeping moderate exercise, etc., and do relevant physical examinations regularly.
4. During the treatment, follow the doctor's instructions, carry out inspection and drug treatment on time, and avoid adverse effects on diet and life.
In summary, patients with azoospermia can achieve their fertility aspirations through IVF treatment. Comprehensive examination and diagnosis, personalized treatment plan, regular pregnancy maintenance and compliance with precautions are all key factors for successful IVF.
