Requirements of 2018 IVF Policy
Test tube baby is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is chosen by more and more couples to achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, in China, the IVF policy has been constantly changing and revising. The following are some requirements of the 2018 IVF policy.
1. Marital status and age requirements
According to the 2018 policy, the couple must be in a legal marriage relationship, and the age must comply with relevant regulations. Generally, the female partner is required to be between 24 and 45 years old, and the male partner is required to be between 24 and 50 years old. These requirements are intended to ensure that the couple is physically and psychologically mature, stable and able to assume childcare responsibilities.
Hospitals such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center all implement this policy.
In addition to the age limit, couples also need to provide marriage certificates and other relevant documents to prove their marital status.
2. Health examination and genetic disease screening
Before IVF, couples need to undergo comprehensive health examination and genetic disease screening. These examinations include but are not limited to blood examination, sex hormone level detection, tubal patency examination, semen analysis, chromosome examination, etc.
The purpose of these examinations is to understand the physical condition of the couple and the possible risks of genetic diseases, so as to ensure the success rate of IVF and the health of newborns.
Some formal hospitals, such as Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine and the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University, require couples to have a comprehensive health examination.
3. Psychological test and consultation
Test tube baby is a complex process, which has certain requirements on the psychological endurance of couples. Therefore, the 2018 policy requires couples to accept psychological tests and counseling.
The purpose of psychological testing and counseling is to help couples better understand the process of IVF and possible psychological pressure, answer their doubts, and provide necessary support and counseling.
4. Limit the number of IVF babies and technology selection
In order to avoid the excessive use of IVF technology and reduce the birth rate of twins, the 2018 policy restricts the number of IVF babies and technology choices.
Generally speaking, the policy stipulates that each couple can only try IVF three times at most, and only one or two embryos can be transferred in each attempt.
In addition, the policy also requires couples to follow the doctor's advice on the selection of IVF technology, and prohibits the selection of gender and other non-medical factors to determine the selection and transfer of embryos.
summary
The 2018 IVF policy mainly requires that couples must meet the requirements of age and marital status, need to carry out health examinations and genetic disease screening, accept psychological tests and counseling, and limit the number of IVF babies and technology choices.
These requirements aim to ensure the physical health and psychological stability of couples, while avoiding the abuse of IVF technology and reducing the birth rate of twins.
Through reasonable policies and regulations, IVF technology can better provide assisted reproduction opportunities for couples who are unable to conceive naturally and help them realize their desire to become parents.
