What is the difference between the concept and process of IVF and natural pregnancy?
As an assisted reproductive technology, IVF has been widely used in many hospitals in Anhui Province. Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF has some obvious differences. This article will elaborate on the IVF and natural pregnancy in Anhui Province from four aspects: fertility mode, pregnancy rate, disease risk and degree of pain.

1. Birth mode
Natural pregnancy refers to the process of fertilization and implantation of sperm and eggs in the female body by natural means, that is, after sexual behavior between men and women. The IVF is a method of assisted reproduction through medical means, which is to fertilize sperm and eggs in vitro, and then implant the fertilized eggs into the uterus of women to implant them.
Natural pregnancy depends on the physiological conditions and sexual behavior of both men and women, while IVF requires medical technology to achieve fertilization and implantation. This allows some couples who cannot conceive naturally to have the opportunity to have their own children.
2. Pregnancy rate
As IVF babies control the process of fertilization and implantation in vitro, their pregnancy rate is usually higher than that of natural pregnancy. Some hospitals in Anhui Province, such as Hefei Union Medical College Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, have a high level of IVF technology, and their pregnancy rate has reached a high level.
The pregnancy rate of natural pregnancy is affected by many factors, such as the physique, living habits, and psychological state of both men and women. Therefore, for some couples with fertility problems, IVF may be a more reliable choice.
3. Risk of illness
The process of IVF pregnancy is under medical control, which can screen high-quality embryos with high sperm and egg quality for implantation, thus reducing the risk of chromosome abnormalities and genetic diseases. The risk of naturally conceived embryos is slightly higher because they have not been screened.
In the case of genetic diseases in some couples, IVF can reduce the risk of disease and increase the health of children by screening high-quality embryos.
4. Degree of pain
From the perspective of the degree of pain, natural pregnancy is a natural process, and the husband and wife only need to maintain a normal sexual lifestyle, without going through cumbersome medical procedures and surgery. However, the test tube baby requires a series of medical examinations and surgical operations by both the husband and wife, and women may feel more discomfort and pain.
However, for those couples who have been unable to conceive naturally, the pain of a baby is worth it. In some hospitals with IVF technology in Anhui Province, there are professional medical staff to guide and comfort couples through the whole process.
Conclusion: There are significant differences between IVF and natural pregnancy in terms of fertility mode, pregnancy rate, risk of disease and degree of pain. IVF assisted reproduction through medical means improves the pregnancy rate and reduces the risk of disease, but also increases the degree of pain. However, for couples with fertility problems, IVF may be an effective way to achieve fertility aspirations.