What is the difference between IVF and natural pregnancy?
Natural pregnancy refers to the process of natural encounter and fertilization between male sperm and female egg through sexual behavior without using any auxiliary means, and finally develop into pregnancy. In contrast, 36 IVF is the process of combining male sperm and female egg in the laboratory through assisted reproductive technology, and then transplanting the fertilized egg into the female uterus. From many aspects, there are some differences between 36 IVF and natural pregnancy, which will be described in detail from the following four aspects: physiology, success rate, time cost and psychological factors.
Physiological aspects
In the process of natural pregnancy, male sperm and female eggs meet and fertilize through sexual behavior. Natural pregnancy has a natural reproductive cycle and physiological process, and the experience is more natural and harmonious. In the process of 36 IVF, assisted fertilization may cause some physiological reactions, such as ovum retrieval surgery or hormone therapy. For women, there may be some physiological burden. In addition, 36 IVF babies may need to implant multiple embryos to increase the success rate, but this also increases the risk of multiple pregnancies and related complications.
Pregnancy success rate
From the perspective of pregnancy success rate, there is a significant difference between natural pregnancy and 36 IVF. The success rate of natural pregnancy is affected by many factors, such as age, health status and living habits. The probability of a healthy couple achieving natural pregnancy in a cycle is usually about 20-25%. The success rate of 36 IVF is affected by many factors, including women's age, reproductive system diseases, sperm quality, etc. However, the general data of formal hospitals shows that the success rate of IVF is usually about 40%. Therefore, for those couples who are difficult to conceive naturally or have tried for a long time, 36 IVF may be a more suitable choice.
Time cost
Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF also requires more time costs. The time of natural pregnancy is uncertain, and every couple may become pregnant within a few months or years. In contrast, 36 IVF babies usually need to undergo a series of examinations and treatment processes, which requires time to queue up, make hospital appointments, and wait for results. Generally, it takes at least several months. In addition, since the success rate of 36 IVF is not 100%, multiple attempts may be required, leading to further increase in time costs.
Psychological factors
Natural pregnancy will bring natural expectation and pleasure to the couple, while the process of 36 IVF may bring extra psychological pressure to the couple. Especially for those couples who have tried for a long time, 36 IVF may be the last way to pursue their dreams, so it is easy to bring great expectations and anxiety to couples. In addition, in the process of 36 IVF, couples also need to bear the possibility of multiple attempts to fail, which will further increase their psychological burden.
Summary
To sum up, there are some differences between natural pregnancy and 36 IVF in physiology, success rate, time cost and psychological factors. According to personal circumstances, it is the most important to choose the method that suits you. For older couples or couples who have tried for a long time, 36 IVF may be a more suitable choice because it can provide a higher success rate. However, the experience of different doctors and hospitals may be different. Therefore, in the process of selecting 36 IVF, it is recommended to consult with a formal obstetrics and gynecology hospital and listen to the doctor's suggestions to clarify their specific conditions and appropriate methods.
