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Is there any age limit for 42 year old IVF babies?

Is there any age limit for 42 year old IVF babies?

Is there any age limit for IVF?

summary

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a modern medical technology that can help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their fertility aspirations. However, with the growth of age, women's fertility gradually weakens, which raises a question: Is it suitable for 42 year old women to receive IVF treatment? This article will discuss this problem from four aspects.

Physiological angle

First of all, from a physiological point of view, the fertility of women has declined significantly at the age of 42. Women's fertility is relatively high before the age of 30, and gradually decreases after the age of 30. By the age of 42, the quality and quantity of female eggs have decreased significantly. At the same time, 42 year old women are more prone to chromosomal abnormalities and other problems that may lead to abnormal embryos. Therefore, from this perspective, 42 year old women may face more difficulties and risks when carrying out IVF. In China, Peking Union Medical College Hospital is a hospital with rich experience in IVF technology. They strictly control the age limit of IVF. Generally, women under 35 years old are considered as the best age.

expert opinion

Secondly, many experts will conduct a comprehensive physical examination and assessment before recommending 42 year old women to treat IVF, to ensure that their physical conditions are suitable for such treatment. These physical examinations usually include blood tests, uterine tests, ovarian tests and other relevant tests. According to the physical examination results, experts can judge whether the patient has enough high-quality eggs and whether there are other potential health problems. If the physical examination results show that the physical condition is not suitable for IVF treatment, the experts may advise the patient to seek other fertility methods.

Success rate

Moreover, the success rate of IVF treatment for 42 year old women is relatively low. A study found that less than 20% of the eggs of women around 42 years old will be successfully fertilized and developed into embryos during IVF egg retrieval. At the same time, due to the decline in egg quality, the probability of successful pregnancy and delivery by IVF is also low. Although the success rate is low, it does not mean that 42 year old women cannot successfully conceive and have healthy babies. A 42 year old woman will still have the opportunity to realize her fertility wish as long as she has been comprehensively evaluated and treated by a professional doctor.

summary

To sum up, although 42 year old women face some difficulties and risks in IVF, there is no age limit. The factors that really determine whether it is suitable for IVF are women's personal and physical conditions. It is important that a 42 year old woman should consult a professional doctor before deciding to accept IVF treatment, and receive a comprehensive physical examination and evaluation to determine whether this treatment is appropriate. At the same time, it is suggested that women should consider giving birth when they are young, so as to improve the success rate of IVF and reduce the risk.
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