IVF: Is the success rate higher at 37 years old?
With the continuous development of technology, IVF has become the hope of many infertile couples. However, age has an important influence on the success probability of IVF. So, for 37 year old women, what is their probability of success in IVF? Through the following four aspects of analysis, we will elaborate on this issue in detail.
1. Age and egg quality
The quality of female eggs began to decline significantly after the age of 35. This is because the number of eggs began to decrease gradually from the birth of women, and the quality also deteriorated accordingly. Compared with younger women, 37 year old women have an increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities or mutations in their eggs. This will directly affect the success probability of IVF. Therefore, although 37 year old women may still succeed in IVF, the probability of success is relatively low.
In addition, with the increase of women's age, more ovulation problems may occur. Irregular ovulation will reduce the quality and quantity of eggs, thus affecting the success rate of IVF.
2. Age and uterine environment
In addition to the influence of egg quality, the uterine environment of a 37 year old woman may also have an impact on the success probability of IVF. The thickness and quality of endometrium will decrease with age. This will affect the implantation and development of embryos, thus reducing the probability of success. Some studies also found that the influence of aging on endometrial blood flow and mucosal thickness will also have a certain impact on the success rate of IVF.
In addition, aging may also increase the incidence of diseases such as hysteromyoma and adenomyosis, which will also affect the success rate of IVF.
3. 37 year old success story
Although 37 year old women have a low probability of success in IVF, it does not mean that there is no possibility of success. In fact, many women over the age of 37 successfully conceive and give birth to healthy babies through IVF. For example, in recent years, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital has had many successful cases of 37 year old female patients with IVF.
The key is to select appropriate medical institutions and doctors, and adopt scientific assisted reproductive technology. High quality embryo evaluation, appropriate hormone treatment, reasonable embryo transfer time and other measures can improve the success probability.
4. Age recommendations for IVF
The influence of age is objective, but not insurmountable. Trying IVF as early as possible can effectively improve the probability of success. For 37 year old women, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor as soon as possible, carry out a comprehensive physical examination and fertility assessment, select appropriate assisted reproductive technology according to individual conditions and cooperate with the corresponding treatment scheme.
In addition, keeping good living habits, avoiding harmful behaviors such as smoking and drinking, and maintaining proper weight and healthy diet are also important factors to improve the success rate of IVF.
Summary
Although 37 year old women have a relatively low probability of success in IVF, there are still many successful cases. The changes of egg quality and uterine environment are the key factors leading to the decline of success rate. However, under the guidance of professional medical institutions and doctors, scientific assisted reproductive technology and good living habits, 37 year old women are still likely to successfully realize their IVF dream.
