The Influence of Ligation on the Success Rate of IVF
Ligation is a common birth control measure, which can block the fallopian tube or spermatic cord to achieve the purpose of contraception. However, many people are concerned about whether ligation will affect the success rate of IVF. We will elaborate on this in the following aspects.
1. Impact of ligation operation
Ligation is usually considered as an effective contraceptive method, but it will have a certain impact on the success rate of IVF.
First, ligation will lead to the occlusion of the fallopian tube or spermatic cord, which will hinder the normal passage of eggs and sperm, thus affecting the possibility of fertilization. In particular, if the fallopian tube is ligated, then the egg and sperm cannot naturally combine, and can only be fertilized and pregnant by IVF.
Secondly, ligation may cause inflammation of the fallopian tube or spermatic cord, affecting the quality and vitality of eggs and sperm. This may lead to a decline in the quality of the fertilized eggs, thereby reducing the success rate of IVF.
Finally, ligation may cause damage to the fallopian tube or spermatic cord, further affecting fertilization and embryo transfer. This injury may include tissue scar, fibrosis, etc., which will have a negative impact on the success rate of IVF.
2. Pretreatment measures
Although ligation may have an impact on the success rate of IVF, there are some pre-treatment measures that can help alleviate this impact.
First, we can consider repairing the fallopian tube or spermatic cord through surgery to restore normal channels. Some hospitals provide such a surgical option. For example, the Reproductive Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital provides tubal ligation and recanalization surgery, which can improve the success rate of IVF.
Secondly, before IVF, doctors may recommend the use of ovulation promoting drugs or assisted reproductive technology to increase the possibility of fertilization. These measures can increase the quantity and quality of eggs and sperm, and improve the success rate of IVF.
In addition, regular physical examination and consultation are also important measures to reduce the impact of ligation on the success rate of IVF.
3. Doctor's advice
For those couples who plan to carry out IVF, doctors may give some suggestions to reduce the impact of ligation on the success rate.
First, doctors may recommend in vivo fertilization rather than IVF to avoid fallopian tube or spermatic cord influence. In vivo fertilization refers to the direct injection of sperm into the uterus to combine it with the egg, thus achieving fertilization and pregnancy.
Secondly, the doctor may recommend regular endoscopy and color ultrasound examination of fallopian tube and spermatic cord, so as to find and deal with possible problems in a timely manner.
Finally, doctors may also recommend blood tests to determine whether hormone levels and ovarian function are normal, so as to more accurately determine the success rate of test tube babies.
4. Conclusion
In general, ligation will have a certain impact on the success rate of IVF. However, taking appropriate pretreatment measures and getting the doctor's advice can reduce this impact. In addition, regular physical examination and consultation are also important steps to ensure the success of IVF.
Therefore, those couples who plan to carry out IVF should carefully consider when choosing hospitals and doctors to ensure that they can receive professional advice and treatment and improve the success rate of IVF.
