The difference between hysteroscopic test tube baby and conventional test tube baby
IVF refers to the process of culturing the fertilized eggs to the embryonic stage in vitro through assisted reproductive technology, and then transferring the embryos to the mother's uterus for pregnancy. Conventional test tube babies refer to assisted reproduction using in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology, while hysteroscopic test tube babies are assisted reproduction based on conventional test tube babies, combined with hysteroscopic examination, using more sophisticated operational techniques.
Difference 1: operation mode and technology
Conventional IVF is relatively simple, mainly including in vitro fertilization, embryo culture and transplantation. On the basis of conventional test tube babies, hysteroscopy test tube babies have been added. Hysteroscopy is a kind of endoscope that artificially introduces a lens into the uterine cavity for observation. It can conduct detailed inspection and surgical treatment on the uterus and its accessory structures.
Hysteroscopy can more accurately assess the status of endometrium and ovulation, check whether there are abnormalities in the uterine cavity, such as endometrial polyps, hysteromyoma, etc., and can also reveal other undetectable problems, such as uterine malformations, multiple nodules, etc. The results of hysteroscopy can help to formulate more accurate assisted reproduction plans and improve the success rate of IVF.
Difference 2: patient indications and success rate
Conventional test tube babies are suitable for infertility caused by many reasons, including female oviduct abnormalities, male sperm problems, endometriosis, etc. On this basis, the hysteroscopy tube baby is more suitable for patients with definite diseases such as endometrial abnormalities, endometrial polyps, and uterine malformations.
Hysteroscopic IVF has enhanced the examination and treatment of endometrium on the basis of conventional IVF, resulting in a higher success rate of IVF. According to the statistics of a famous hospital in China, the success rate of hysteroscopic IVF is significantly higher than that of conventional IVF.
Difference 3: operation opportunity and operation risk
The operation time of conventional IVF is relatively flexible, which can be arranged according to the ovulation cycle and embryonic development of women. Hysteroscopic test tube babies need to be examined by hysteroscopy before conventional test tube babies, so the timing of surgery is relatively fixed.
Hysteroscopy, as a surgical operation, although the risk is generally low, there are still some surgical risks, such as infection, uterine perforation, etc. However, conventional IVF only involves in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, so the operation risk is relatively low.
Difference 4: economic cost and time input
Compared with conventional test tube babies, hysteroscopy is required for test tube babies, which will increase some economic costs. At the same time, due to the need for additional surgical procedures, hysteroscopic IVF requires more time investment.
Therefore, the economic cost and time investment of hysteroscopic IVF will be higher than that of conventional IVF. Patients can choose their own assisted reproduction mode according to their own condition, economic ability and time arrangement.
Summary
In general, the differences between hysteroscopic IVF and conventional IVF are mainly reflected in operation mode and technology, patient indication and success rate, operation opportunity and risk, economic cost and time input. Among them, hysteroscopic test tube babies can more accurately assess the endometrial condition of patients through hysteroscopic examination, improve the success rate of test tube babies, but also increase the risk of surgery and economic costs. Therefore, when choosing a suitable assisted reproduction mode, patients need to consider their own conditions, economic capacity and schedule, communicate with doctors in detail, and work together to develop the best plan.
