Can intrauterine adhesion test tube babies solve the problem of infertility?
Uterine cavity adhesion is a common gynecological problem, which can lead to infertility. For many couples, IVF technology seems to be the last line of defense to solve the problem of infertility. So, can intrauterine adhesions solve the problem of infertility through IVF technology? This article will elaborate on this issue from many aspects.
Background
Uterine cavity adhesion refers to the adhesion between endometrium and myometrium due to surgery, infection or other reasons. This situation seriously affects the ability of the fertilized egg to embed into the endometrium, leading to infertility. For some women with intrauterine adhesions that cannot be treated by surgery or other drugs, IVF technology has become their only hope for pregnancy.
Test tube baby technology is a kind of pregnancy aid technology by implanting the fertilized eggs into the mother's uterine cavity after in vitro culture. It was successfully applied to infertile couples as early as 1978, and achieved remarkable success rate. However, for patients with intrauterine adhesions, whether IVF technology can solve the problem of infertility remains controversial.
The effect of test tube baby technology in the treatment of intrauterine adhesions
Some studies have shown that in patients with intrauterine adhesions, the success rate of IVF is slightly lower than that of normal infertile patients. Uterine cavity adhesion will form an environment that is not conducive to embryo embedding and development, thus reducing the success rate of IVF. However, some professional reproductive hospitals, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Shanghai Ruijin Hospital, have adopted some advanced technologies and surgical methods, such as hysteroscopic adhesion resection and endometrial preparation before embryo implantation, to improve the success rate of patients with intrauterine adhesions.
In addition, IVF technology also has some challenges in the treatment of intrauterine adhesions. Women with severe intrauterine adhesions may need multiple IVF cycles to successfully conceive. This not only increases the time and financial burden of treatment, but also creates additional pressure on women's physical and mental health.
Other treatment methods
IVF technology is not the only option to solve intrauterine adhesions. For some patients with mild and moderate intrauterine adhesions, other treatment methods can be tried, such as hysteroscopic adhesion resection, endometrial transplantation and ovulation induction. These methods can improve uterine cavity adhesion and increase the chance of natural pregnancy.
summary
Although the success rate of IVF in the treatment of intrauterine adhesions is not as high as that of normal infertile patients, IVF is still a promising choice for some couples who cannot solve the infertility problem through other methods. With the development of modern medicine, infertile couples have more choices, but different treatments are suitable for different patients. For patients with intrauterine adhesions, it is recommended to consult a professional reproductive doctor when choosing treatment methods, and make decisions according to individual conditions.
