What is the third generation of IVF?
The third generation of IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their desire to have children through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer. Compared with traditional IVF technology, the third generation IVF is more accurate and efficient in embryo screening and embryo implantation.
The whole process of the third generation IVF mainly includes four stages: egg retrieval, in vitro fertilization, embryo culture and embryo implantation. First, women undergo ovulation regulation to promote the growth of multiple follicles. Then, the doctor uses a slender needle to remove the mature eggs through the vagina. Next, eggs and sperm are fertilized in vitro in the laboratory to form a fertilized egg. After several days of cultivation, high-quality embryos will be selected and implanted into the mother's uterus through embryo transfer. If the embryo is successfully implanted, women are expected to be pregnant.
The breakthrough of the third generation IVF technology is to select the embryos with the most developmental potential for implantation, which reduces the possibility of embryo implantation failure in the process of IVF, and improves the embryo implantation rate and pregnancy success rate. This makes couples who have been unable to achieve pregnancy through traditional IVF technology have greater hope.
How much does it cost?
The cost of the third generation IVF varies from hospital, doctor and region to region. Generally, the total cost, including egg retrieval, in vitro fertilization, embryo culture and embryo implantation, is between 200000 yuan and 400000 yuan.
In addition, due to the high-tech nature of the third generation IVF technology, some hospitals will charge additional fees for embryo screening and embryo freezing. Therefore, the specific cost should be determined according to the hospital policy.
It should be noted that the third generation of IVF is expensive, and not all couples are suitable for this technology, especially some older couples or those with other health problems. Therefore, before considering the third generation IVF, couples should consult professional doctors and consultants to fully understand the relevant information and risks.
Advantages and risks
Compared with traditional IVF, the third generation IVF has the following advantages:
First, through embryo screening, the healthiest and most promising embryos can be selected for transplantation, which improves the success rate of pregnancy.
Secondly, the new embryo culture technology can better simulate the maternal intrauterine environment and increase the chances of successful embryo development.
In addition, the third generation of IVF can use the embryo freezing technology to freeze the embryos that exceed the needs for future pregnancy, which improves the fertility success rate of couples.
However, the third generation IVF technology also has certain risks, including multiple pregnancy, premature delivery, birth defects, etc. Therefore, when couples decide to use this technology, they should fully understand the relevant risks and make decisions under the guidance of doctors.
conclusion
In short, the third generation IVF technology is an assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their desire to have children through embryo screening and embryo implantation. Compared with traditional IVF, this technology has a higher pregnancy success rate, but it also has certain risks. Before considering the third generation of IVF, couples should fully understand the relevant information and consult professional doctors and consultants. At the same time, the cost is also one of the factors to be considered. The specific cost needs to be determined according to the hospital policy.
