Introduction to the third generation IVF technology
The third generation IVF technology is an assisted reproductive technology, which aims to help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. It improves the success rate of pregnancy by cultivating the fertilized eggs in the laboratory to a more stable stage of embryonic development, and then implanting the embryos into the mother's uterus. Compared with the first and second generation IVF technology, the third generation IVF technology has made breakthroughs in embryo screening and implantation, reducing the risk of embryo implantation failure and improving the success rate.
Embryo gene detection
An important breakthrough of the third generation IVF technology is embryonic gene detection. Through gene detection of embryos, embryos without chromosome abnormalities and common genetic disease genes can be screened, which can improve the health quality of embryos and the success rate of implantation. In some hospitals and laboratories, embryo gene detection technology has been able to detect thousands of genetic diseases and chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down's syndrome, cystic fibrosis, congenital heart disease, etc. This testing technology can not only help couples reduce the risk of disease, but also prevent the transmission of some genetic diseases.
Embryo gene detection is mainly divided into two methods: amniocentesis and gene chip. Amniocentesis is to extract a certain amount of amniotic fluid and then conduct gene testing. Gene chip uses thousands of gene probes fixed on the matrix to detect chromosomal abnormalities and genetic disease genes of embryos through fluorescence signals.
Embryo implantation technology
Embryo implantation is one of the key steps of the third generation IVF technology. In the traditional first and second generation IVF technology, embryo implantation mainly depends on manual selection and implantation. The third generation of IVF technology has introduced assisted implantation technologies, such as micromanipulator, microneedle and microinjector. These technologies can help doctors implant embryos more accurately and reduce the probability of damage and failure.
In some well-known hospitals and laboratories at home and abroad, embryo implantation technology has made significant progress. Doctors gradually became familiar with the operation skills of embryo implantation, and the success rate also increased. The implanted embryo will colonize in the uterus, continue to develop, and eventually develop into a healthy baby.
Promotion of the third generation IVF technology
With the successful application of the third generation IVF technology in clinical practice, more and more couples choose this technology to solve the problem of infertility. In order to meet the needs of patients, some hospitals and laboratories actively promote the third-generation IVF technology and provide related medical services.
Taking a famous hospital in Beijing as an example, the hospital has set up a team composed of reproductive medicine experts, embryologists and geneticists, which is specially responsible for the research and application of the third-generation IVF technology. The hospital has also established a complete embryo bank and embryo implantation technology platform to ensure that patients can get the latest technical services in time. These efforts have effectively promoted the popularization of the third generation IVF technology.
Summary
The third generation IVF technology has improved the success rate and embryo quality of IVF through further improvement of embryo gene detection and embryo implantation technology. It provides a viable reproductive option for couples who cannot conceive naturally. With the continuous development and promotion of the third generation IVF technology, it is believed that more and more couples will realize their reproductive dreams.
