Role of hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy is a common diagnostic endoscopic surgery, which is used to check the condition of female reproductive organs. It enters the uterus by inserting a slender mirror - hysteroscope - to observe the conditions of the uterine cavity, cervix and fallopian tubes. Hysteroscopy can provide an important reference for the success of IVF.
First, hysteroscopy can help to determine the thickness and shape of endometrium. Endometrium is the key to embryo implantation. If the endometrium is too thin or abnormal, it will affect the success rate of implantation. Hysteroscopy can directly observe the morphology and blood supply of the endometrium to know whether there is polyp, endometriosis or other abnormalities, so as to judge whether it is suitable for IVF.
Secondly, hysteroscopy can detect endometriosis. Endometriosis is a common infertility disease. Endometrial tissue in patients' uterine cavity may be located in other parts outside the uterus, such as fallopian tube, ovary or pelvic peritoneum. Hysteroscopy can clearly observe the abnormal tissue in the uterine cavity, and conduct biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. For patients with endometriosis, hysterectomy or cauterization can be performed through hysteroscopic surgery to help improve the success rate of IVF.
In addition, hysteroscopy can also check uterine abnormalities. Some women have abnormal uterine development, such as uterine lobulation, bicornical uterus, and so on. These abnormalities may lead to the failure of normal embryo implantation. Hysteroscopy can directly observe the internal structure of the uterus, judge whether there is any abnormality, and understand the specific situation. For patients with uterine malformations, surgical correction can be carried out according to the actual situation to improve the success rate of IVF.
Advantages and precautions of hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy has the following advantages compared with traditional hysterography and B-ultrasound.
First of all, hysteroscopy can directly observe the internal conditions of uterine cavity, with higher accuracy. Traditional imaging examination can only provide two-dimensional or three-dimensional images, while hysteroscopy can observe in real time and biopsy abnormal tissues to more accurately determine the problem.
Secondly, hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery, which is relatively safe. Hysteroscopy only needs to insert a long and thin mirror at the mouth of the cervix, without cutting the abdominal wall. It is less traumatic to patients and can recover quickly after surgery.
However, there are some precautions in hysteroscopy. First of all, comprehensive preparations should be made before the operation, including the patient's relevant medical history and gynecological examination. Secondly, it is necessary to operate under sterile conditions to avoid infection and other complications. Finally, professional doctors are required to operate to ensure the safety and accuracy of the operation.
Development of IVF technology
Test tube baby technology is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can help infertile patients achieve their reproductive aspirations. Through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, the fertilized eggs are cultured in vitro, and then high-quality embryos are transferred back to the uterine cavity to achieve pregnancy.
With the development of IVF technology, more and more infertile patients become pregnant successfully. At present, there are many hospitals that can carry out IVF operations, including Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University Medical College Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, etc. These hospitals have professional medical teams and advanced equipment, which can provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment services for infertile patients.
The significance of hysteroscopy in the success of IVF
Hysteroscopy can help eliminate some of the causes of infertility and provide guarantee for the success of IVF. Through hysteroscopy, we can clearly understand the condition and shape of endometrium, detect endometriosis and carry out relevant treatment, check the uterine malformation and perform surgical correction. These are of great significance to the achievements of IVF.
In general, hysteroscopy can provide more accurate diagnosis and treatment for infertile patients, which is helpful to improve the success rate of IVF. However, before hysteroscopy, the patient should have a certain understanding of the operation process, and choose a regular hospital and experienced doctors to operate, so as to ensure the success of the operation and the safety of the patient.
