Can I use IVF after ligation
Ligation is a common method of contraception. It can block the vas deferens or fallopian tubes through surgery to achieve the purpose of contraception. However, for some couples who have been ligated, there may be a question whether they can carry out IVF. This article will elaborate on this issue from four aspects.
1. Basic concepts of ligation and IVF
First, let's understand the basic concepts of ligation and IVF. Ligation is a permanent means of contraception. Once ligation is performed, it means that the vas deferens or fallopian tubes will be permanently blocked and will no longer be able to deliver sperm or eggs smoothly. IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which combines sperm and eggs into an embryo through in vitro fertilization, and then implants the embryo into the female uterus to achieve pregnancy and delivery.
2. Effect of ligation on IVF
Then let's talk about the impact of ligation on IVF. In general, ligation will not have too much direct impact on the process of IVF. Because the process of IVF is to combine sperm and eggs into an embryo through in vitro fertilization, which has no direct relationship with whether the vas deferens and oviducts are unobstructed. Therefore, for couples who have been ligated, they can still achieve fertility through IVF.
However, it should be noted that although ligation will not affect the process of IVF, the purpose of ligation is contraception, while the purpose of IVF is assisted reproduction. Therefore, if the ligation is because the husband and wife no longer have family planning, it is necessary to carefully consider whether to carry out IVF. After all, IVF requires a lot of energy, time and money, and it is not always successful. Therefore, if the couples who have been ligated want to have IVF, they should make a decision after carefully evaluating their own situation.
3. Test tube baby can be realized through recanalization surgery
If the couples who have been ligated regret that they want to have IVF, they have another option, which is to restore the patency of the vas deferens or fallopian tubes through recanalization surgery. The recanalization operation is a minimally invasive operation. By making certain repairs and connections on the vas deferens or fallopian tubes, the sperm or eggs can pass through again smoothly to achieve natural pregnancy or test tube baby.
Resuscitation can be performed in some professional reproductive hospitals, such as the Reproductive Medicine Center of the General Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. These hospitals have advanced equipment and rich experience, which can provide the solution of recanalization for the ligated couples. However, the success rate of the recanalization operation is not 100%, and the specific success rate needs to be determined according to the specific situation of the patient.
4. Summary
To sum up, the couples who have been ligated can carry out IVF. Although ligation will not directly affect the process of IVF, it is necessary to consider your own conditions and whether you need to perform recanalization surgery. If the husband and wife no longer have family planning, they can achieve fertility through IVF. If the couple regrets and wants to have IVF, they can consider restoring the patency of the vas deferens or fallopian tubes through recanalization. However, no matter which way you choose, it needs to be carried out under the guidance of professional doctors to ensure safety and success.
