Background of IVF surgery
In vitro fertilization, IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology designed to help couples who are unable to conceive naturally due to physiological reasons achieve their reproductive aspirations. The first successful application of this technology in human breeding was in 1978, and then the IVF technology was widely used and developed.
However, IVF surgery is not completely risk-free. Especially for women over 40 years old, the risk of surgery may further increase due to the gradual decline of reproductive system function and possible chronic diseases. This article will discuss the risk of 40 year old IVF operation from many aspects.
Age and surgical risk
With the growth of age, the quality and quantity of women's eggs will decline. This is also a major reason for IVF surgery for women over 40 years old. However, age is also an important factor in surgical risk. Due to the decline in egg quality, women over 40 may need more attempts to conceive successfully. Each attempt requires a series of operations, including egg retrieval, fertilization and embryo transfer, which increases the risk of surgery related complications.
In addition, women over 40 may have other potential health problems, such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. These health problems may increase the risk of surgery, because the surgery process has a certain burden on the body.
Most importantly, age may also affect the quality of embryos. Women over 40 years of age may be more likely to produce embryos with chromosomal abnormalities, increasing the risk of miscarriage and birth defects.
Operation related complications
IVF surgery itself has some potential risks and complications. For example, ovarian stimulation may lead to Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, OHSS）， The syndrome may cause symptoms such as ovarian swelling, abdominal distension and dyspnea.
Vaginal operations are required for egg retrieval and embryo transfer during surgery, which also increases the risk of infection. Although modern medical technology and aseptic operation can reduce the risk of infection, they cannot completely eliminate it.
In addition, the use of assisted reproductive technologies, such as in vitro fertilization, may also increase the risk of multiple pregnancies. Multiple pregnancy has potential risks to both pregnant women and fetuses, such as premature delivery, low birth weight and developmental problems.
Selection of hospitals and experts and risk control
It is very important to choose a regular and reputable hospital and expert when performing IVF surgery at the age of 40. These hospitals and experts should have rich experience and advanced equipment to reduce the risk of surgery and complications.
Preoperative comprehensive examination and evaluation are also necessary. Through a comprehensive understanding of the patient's physical condition, health history and family history, doctors can more accurately assess the risk of surgery and take appropriate measures to reduce the risk.
In addition, detailed communication between patients and doctors and a clear surgical plan are also key. Through communication with doctors, patients can better understand the risks and possible complications of surgery, and participate in the development of reasonable surgical strategies.
summary
The risk of IVF surgery at 40 years old is determined by many factors, such as age, surgery related complications, and the choice of hospitals and experts. Age factors make it possible for women over 40 years old to make multiple attempts and increase the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in embryos. The operation itself has some potential complications, such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and infection risk. Selecting appropriate hospitals and experts for comprehensive evaluation and communication can help reduce the risk of surgery and improve the success rate.
