What is the application of IVF technology?
IVF technology, also known as assisted reproductive technology (ART), is a method to help couples who are difficult or impossible to conceive naturally to achieve fertility. This technology has been widely developed and applied in the past decades, and has become the way for many couples to realize their dreams. So, what are the conditions for IVF?
Infertility
IVF technology is applicable to those couples who have infertility problems, that is, they cannot conceive naturally. Infertility and infertility may be caused by a variety of reasons, including fallopian tube blockage, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc. IVF technology helps couples realize their dreams of pregnancy and childbirth by culturing the fertilized eggs in vitro to a certain stage of development and then transplanting them into the female uterus.
However, IVF technology is not applicable to all infertile couples. Doctors will evaluate the technology according to the specific conditions of couples and decide whether to use it.
Single or gay
IVF technology is also applicable to single or gay couples, who often have no chance of natural pregnancy. For single women or lesbians, they can achieve their wishes of pregnancy and childbirth by donating sperm and combining IVF technology.
In some countries and regions, same-sex couples are also legally allowed to use IVF technology. This means that same-sex couples can participate in the process of fertilization and pregnancy, and receive corresponding assisted reproductive technology in a real hospital.
Genetic disease
When one or both couples have a history of genetic diseases or genetic multiple diseases, IVF technology can be used as an option to reduce the risk of genetic diseases after the birth of the baby. Through genetic diagnosis technology, doctors can detect whether embryos carry harmful genes and screen them, and then select healthy embryos for transplantation.
This genetic screening technology includes: comprehensive genetic screening, single gene disease screening and chromosome abnormality screening. Through these screening technologies, doctors can help couples choose embryos without genetic disease risk first, and improve the health quality of infants.
Age limit
IVF technology also applies to couples with age restrictions. Women's fertility will decline as they grow older, especially when they are over 40 years old. Therefore, for older couples, IVF technology can provide a way to increase the chance of pregnancy.
However, age is not the only limiting factor. Doctors will also consider whether women have other health problems, such as endometrial abnormalities, uterine fibroids, etc. Doctors will consider the couple's age and health status to decide whether to use IVF technology.
Summary
IVF technology is applicable to the following situations: infertile couples, single or gay couples, couples with genetic diseases and couples with age restrictions. Through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, this technology helps couples who are unable to conceive naturally realize their desire for pregnancy and childbirth. However, IVF technology is not applicable to all couples. Doctors will evaluate the technology according to the specific situation of the couple and decide whether to use it.
