DHEA Introduction
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in the body. It is one of the precursors of androgen. In recent years, DHEA has attracted extensive attention in assisted reproductive treatment. Many experimental studies have shown that DHEA supplementation can improve the success rate of IVF.
How does DHEA improve the success rate of IVF?
1. Improve ovarian function: DHEA can be transformed into androgen and estrogen in vivo. DHEA supplementation can increase the level of androgen in women, thereby improving ovarian function. High levels of androgen can stimulate the secretion of estrogen in the ovary and increase the development and quality of follicles.
2. Improving egg quality: DHEA can improve egg quality and reduce the possibility of chromosome abnormalities and gene mutations. Studies have shown that DHEA supplementation can reduce the incidence of chromosomal abnormalities in eggs and increase the number of normal chromosomes.
3. Prolonging the growth period of follicles: DHEA can prolong the development time of follicles, making them more likely to grow to the size that can be collected. This is very important for improving the success rate of IVF.
4. Increase the number of eggs: A study shows that DHEA supplementation can increase the number of follicles in women. More eggs means more opportunities to select better quality eggs for IVF process.
Application of DHEA supplementation in IVF
At present, many fertility hospitals have begun to recommend DHEA supplementation as part of IVF treatment. For example, reproductive experts in a hospital noted that DHEA can improve ovarian function, improve egg quality, and improve the success rate of IVF. They customized the dose and usage of DHEA in the treatment, and made personalized treatment according to the specific situation of the patient.
In the study of the hospital, the success rate of patients who received DHEA supplementation was significantly higher than that of patients who did not receive DHEA supplementation. More eggs and better quality enable these patients to achieve better results in the IVF process.
Although DHEA supplementation can improve the success rate of IVF, DHEA is not suitable for all patients. The doctor will judge whether to recommend DHEA supplementation according to the specific situation of the patient, and determine the appropriate dosage and duration.
Duration of DHEA supplementation
According to research and doctors' experience, the duration of DHEA supplementation can vary from person to person. Generally, the recommended supplement time is 3-6 months. During this period, DHEA can play a role in improving ovarian function and egg quality.
Normally, patients start taking DHEA 6 months to 1 year before starting IVF treatment. This period of time can give DHEA sufficient time to play its role, improve ovarian function and optimize egg quality.
However, the situation of each patient is different, and doctors will determine the optimal duration of DHEA supplementation according to the specific situation and needs of patients.
Summary
DHEA supplementation can improve the success rate of IVF. It plays a role by improving ovarian function, improving egg quality, prolonging follicular growth period and increasing the number of eggs. Different hospitals and doctors can develop personalized DHEA supplementary programs, which can be adjusted according to patients' conditions and needs. Generally, the recommended supplementation time of DHEA is 3-6 months. However, the situation of each patient is different, and the optimal duration needs to be determined according to individual conditions.
Therefore, it is very important for couples who want to achieve success through IVF treatment to consult professional fertility experts and obtain personalized suggestions and treatment plans. Only under the guidance of professional doctors and combined with individual conditions, comprehensive assessment and treatment can achieve the best success rate of IVF.
