What is the difference between the success rate of 38 year old IVF and natural pregnancy?

• Make an appointment
• Consulting price
• Online consultation

What is the difference between the success rate of IVF and natural pregnancy?

IVF refers to the combination of sperm and eggs in vitro through assisted reproductive technology, and then the implantation of fertilized eggs into the mother's uterus to achieve the purpose of pregnancy and fertility. Compared with natural pregnancy, the success rate and some aspects of IVF are different.

Comparison of success rate

First, the success rate of IVF is relatively low. According to international norms, the success rate of IVF for women under 38 years of age is about 30%. A certain success rate will decline at the age of 38. The success rate of natural pregnancy is usually about 20% when having sex during ovulation every month.

Secondly, the embryo quality during IVF is one of the key factors for success. In natural pregnancy, the egg and sperm combine to form a fertilized egg. During natural selection, only the fertilized egg with good quality can be successfully implanted. In IVF, doctors can select high-quality eggs from multiple fertilized eggs for transplantation by means of embryo screening, which increases the success rate.

In addition, in IVF, age also has an impact on the success rate. Generally speaking, the older a woman is, the lower the quality and quantity of eggs retrieved, and the implantation rate of embryos. Therefore, 38 year old women have a relatively low chance of successful pregnancy through IVF.

Differences in operating methods

There are also some differences between the operation of IVF and natural pregnancy. In test tube babies, the first step is to take eggs from the woman's ovary; Then, the extracted egg is combined with the male sperm in the laboratory to form a fertilized egg; Then, in a good embryonic state, the fertilized eggs are transferred to the mother's uterus.

In contrast, natural pregnancy is achieved through the combination of sperm and eggs in the process of sexual behavior. After successful pairing, the sperm will enter the female uterus, combine with the egg and form a fertilized egg. Then, the fertilized egg enters the endometrium through the movement of the uterine cavity and finally implants.

Time and economic costs

IVF babies usually need several attempts to succeed, so the time and economic costs are relatively high. In the process of IVF, both egg retrieval and embryo transfer require medical operations and professional treatment in hospitals. The costs of each attempt include egg retrieval, fertilized egg culture and transplantation, which are relatively high.

In contrast, natural pregnancy does not require professional medical procedures and expenses. Only through sexual behavior to carry out pregnancy, and no additional medical costs.

summary

In conclusion, the success rate of IVF is relatively low, which is affected by many factors, such as age, embryo quality, etc. Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF needs to go through multiple operating steps, involving surgery and medical costs. Therefore, for 38 year old women, IVF has a relatively low chance of success, but it is still possible to achieve the purpose of pregnancy and childbirth.