Is it necessary to check the endometrial thickness?
With the progress of science and technology and the continuous improvement of medical technology, IVF has become a choice for many infertile couples to achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, for older women, the need for endometrial thickness testing has become a question. This article will elaborate on this from four aspects: age, ovarian function, success rate and safety.
Age
The 60 year old test tube baby is already a very late age group, because with the growth of age, the ovarian function of women will gradually decline, leading to the reduction of the quality and quantity of eggs, and the thickness of the uterine endometrium will also be affected. Therefore, it is very necessary for a 60 year old test tube baby to have a endometrial thickness test.
Checking the endometrial thickness of the uterine cavity can understand the endometrial situation of elderly women and determine whether it is appropriate to receive IVF treatment. If the endometrial thickness of the uterine cavity is not up to the standard, it may affect embryo implantation and development, and thus affect the success rate of pregnancy. Therefore, it is recommended that a 60 year old test tube baby should have the endometrial thickness checked before the test tube baby treatment.
ovarian function
The ovarian function of the 60 year old IVF woman is relatively weak, and the quality and quantity of eggs will decline significantly. If the endometrial thickness test shows that the endometrial thickness is normal, but the ovarian function is poor, it means that even if the test tube baby is carried out, it is difficult to succeed. Therefore, endometrial thickness examination is only a factor in deciding whether to treat IVF or not, and ovarian function and the overall situation of the patient need to be comprehensively considered.
Normally, doctors will evaluate the ovarian function according to such indicators as FSH and AMH in the blood. If these indicators show that the ovarian function has declined significantly, even if the endometrial thickness of the uterine cavity is normal, it is also recommended that the 60 year old test tube baby should carefully consider the treatment of test tube babies, because the success rate is low.
Success rate
For a 60 year old IVF woman, the success rate is a very important consideration. Due to the influence of age, the success rate of 60 year old IVF is low. Even if the endometrial thickness is checked and the results are normal, it cannot guarantee the smooth progress of pregnancy.
According to the statistics of a real hospital, the success rate of 60 year old women in IVF is less than 5%. This means that even if the endometrial thickness is checked, there is only a small chance of successful pregnancy. Therefore, it is suggested that 60 year old IVF mothers should fully understand their own success rate, as well as the physical and psychological pressure brought about before deciding whether to carry out IVF treatment.
Security
The last issue to consider is the safety of treatment. Test tube baby is a relatively complex reproductive technology, which has a great impact on the body. The 60 year old is in relatively poor physical condition, and may have some chronic diseases and physical discomfort. Therefore, a 60 year old test tube baby should have a physical examination before taking the endometrial thickness examination to ensure that her physical condition is suitable for treatment.
In a word, it is necessary for a 60 year old IVF woman to have a endometrial thickness test. Age, ovarian function, success rate and safety are all factors to be considered. The final decision should take these factors into consideration and fully communicate and discuss with doctors to make a correct decision.
