Advantages of second-generation IVF
The second-generation IVF technology is a major breakthrough in the medical field in recent years, which provides an opportunity for couples who cannot conceive naturally in vitro. Compared with the first generation IVF technology, the second generation IVF technology has significantly improved its success rate and safety. This article will elaborate the advantages of the second generation IVF from four aspects.
1. Improve the success rate
The second-generation IVF technology is a more effective choice for those couples who failed in the first generation of IVF. The success rate of the first generation IVF technology is only 20-35%, while the success rate of the second generation IVF technology can reach 50-65%. This is due to the new technologies and methods adopted by the second-generation IVF, such as single embryo transfer and PGS/PGD screening. Single embryo transfer can reduce the risk of multiple pregnancy and improve the success rate of pregnancy; PGS/PGD screening can screen out unhealthy embryos, select healthy embryos for transplantation, and improve the success rate.
In addition, the second-generation IVF technology also provides a new treatment method, namely, egg freezing technology. This technology can freeze the female eggs and wait until the appropriate time for fertilization and transplantation, thus increasing the chance of pregnancy. The success rate of frozen eggs is 40-60%, which is higher than that of the first generation IVF technology.
2. Reduce the risk of complications
Compared with the first generation IVF technology, the second generation IVF technology also has obvious advantages in reducing the risk of complications. In the first generation IVF technology, the twin pregnancy rate is high, while multiple pregnancy has certain risks to the health of both mother and fetus. The second generation IVF technology adopts the strategy of single embryo transfer, which greatly reduces the risk of multiple pregnancy. In addition, the new IVF technology is also more accurate in embryo screening, which can exclude embryos with chromosome abnormalities or other genetic diseases, further reducing the risk of embryo abnormalities.
3. Personalized treatment
The second-generation IVF technology makes full use of the development of reproductive medicine and can provide personalized treatment according to the needs of couples. Before IVF, couples can carry out gene testing to understand their own genetic situation and avoid the spread of genetic diseases. In addition, the second-generation IVF technology can also select gender to meet the expectations of couples for the gender of their children. Personalized treatment enables couples to more actively choose and control the characteristics of their children, improving the quality of IVF.
4. Form a good family environment
The second-generation IVF technology provides an opportunity for couples who cannot conceive naturally to have a successful family. After years of infertility, many couples may feel depressed and disappointed. The second-generation IVF technology can help them realize their desire to establish a good family environment, relieve their psychological pressure and promote family harmony.
In short, the second-generation IVF technology has obvious advantages in terms of success rate, reducing the risk of complications, personalized treatment and forming a good family environment. It provides a feasible choice for couples who cannot conceive naturally, and enables more families to realize their dreams of childbearing.
