What is IVF
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, also known as in vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET). IVF refers to the combination of sperm and egg in the laboratory during in vitro fertilization, and the implantation of the formed embryo into the female uterus, so that pregnancy can proceed naturally. The emergence of this technology provides another way for couples who cannot conceive naturally due to reproductive system problems.
The test tube baby technology was first successfully born in 1978, which was created by British medical experts Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe. After more than 40 years of development, this technology has become more and more mature and has brought hope to many infertile couples.
Is the success rate of IVF high
The success rate of IVF is affected by many factors, including age, physical condition, birth history, etc. Generally speaking, young and healthy women have a higher success rate. According to statistics, the global average success rate of IVF is about 30% to 35%. However, the success rate may vary in different hospitals and regions.
The improvement of the success rate is inseparable from the progress of science and technology and the continuous improvement of medicine. With the development of IVF technology, doctors have gained more operating experience, and the accuracy of diagnosis and treatment has also improved. In addition, auxiliary technologies such as embryo evaluation and single embryo transfer are more conducive to improving the success rate of IVF.
However, it cannot be ignored that IVF technology is still a complex medical operation, and the success is not 100%. Before deciding to accept IVF, couples should treat the success rate rationally and be prepared psychologically.
Hospital and technology of IVF
There are many hospitals and clinics specialized in IVF technology worldwide. For example, Hammersmith Hospital in London, England, is a hospital famous for reproductive medicine, and its IVF technology is internationally recognized. Monash University in Melbourne, Australia also has a reproductive medicine research center, which is dedicated to the research and practice of IVF technology. In addition, Boston Children's Hospital in the United States and Peking Union Medical College Hospital in China are also well-known IVF medical institutions.
The key of IVF technology is fertilization and embryo culture in the laboratory. Through in vitro fertilization and embryo culture technology, doctors can accurately grasp the time of fertilization and the development of embryos. In addition, embryo evaluation techniques, such as PGS (Preimplantation Genetic Screening) and PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis), also provide the possibility for couples to select the most promising embryos.
Psychological and social impact of IVF
The psychological and social impact of IVF on couples cannot be ignored. Because IVF is an expensive and complex technology, many couples need to face severe economic and psychological pressure. Long time treatment and waiting may also have an impact on the couple's relationship. In addition, some social concepts and prejudices may bring psychological burden to couples.
Therefore, couples should actively seek psychological counseling and support in the process of IVF. Communication and understanding with family and friends are also very important. Social progress and changes have also gradually reduced the prejudice and discrimination against IVF, enabling couples to more confidently and firmly choose IVF as a birth method.
Summary
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive aspirations through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. The success rate of IVF is affected by many factors. Although the average success rate is about 30% to 35%, it may be different in different hospitals and regions. There are many hospitals and clinics specialized in IVF technology worldwide, such as Hammersmith Hospital in the UK and Monash University in Melbourne in Australia. IVF technology requires not only fertilization and embryo culture in the laboratory, but also auxiliary technologies such as embryo evaluation. IVF has a greater psychological and social impact on couples, so it is very important to actively seek psychological support and understanding. With the change of social concepts and the development of support institutions, IVF is gradually becoming an accepted and popular birth choice.
