Is there any risk of being a test tube baby at the age of 58?
With the development of medicine, IVF technology has become an important choice for infertile couples. However, many people are concerned about whether it is risky to do IVF at the age of 58? This article will elaborate on this issue from four aspects: age, physical health, success rate and psychological factors.
Age factor
Female fertility declines with age. As women over 35 years old, their ovarian function begins to decline, and their egg quality will also decline. Therefore, for women aged 58 years old, IVF has certain risks. According to the data of Guangzhou Women and Children's Hospital, the success rate of 58 year old women in IVF is only about 5%, while the success rate of 20 year old women is as high as more than 30%.
In addition, with the increase of age, the risk of women suffering from some fertility related health problems will also increase, such as hypertension, diabetes, ectopic pregnancy, etc. These health problems may affect the success rate of IVF and the safety of mothers and infants.
Therefore, from the perspective of age, there is a higher risk of being a test tube baby at the age of 58.
good health
In addition to age, physical health is also one of the important factors to determine whether IVF babies are at risk. Before IVF, women usually receive a comprehensive physical examination, including the health of the uterus and ovaries. For example, in Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, doctors will perform cardiopulmonary function tests, diabetes screening, pelvic ultrasound and other tests on women aged 58 to ensure that their physical conditions are suitable for IVF.
If women have chronic diseases or other serious health problems, such as heart disease or liver disease, IVF surgery may pose risks to their health. Therefore, physical health is an important factor in assessing whether IVF babies are at risk.
Success rate
Success rate is an important indicator that many couples care about when carrying out IVF. According to the data from Shanghai Wusong Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, about 10% of IVF operations for 58 year old women will succeed in pregnancy, while for young women, the success rate is higher.
The success rate of IVF is not only related to age, but also to many other factors, such as egg quality, uterine environment, etc. Therefore, even if there is a certain success rate, the overall success rate of IVF at 58 years old is relatively low.
psychological factor
Finally, psychological factors are also one of the key factors to decide whether to carry out IVF. IVF surgery is a very long process, which requires both husband and wife to have strong psychological endurance. For a 58 year old woman, because she is older, she may have faced fertility difficulties or other unpleasant experiences, and her emotional state may be more vulnerable, so psychological factors need to be fully considered.
To sum up, there are certain risks in doing IVF at the age of 58. Age, physical health, success rate and psychological factors are all important factors to be considered. Before deciding to carry out IVF, couples should carefully assess the risks and consult professional doctors.
