The Concept and Origin of IVF
In vitro fertilization (IVF) means that human embryos are cultivated in the laboratory through in vitro fertilization (IVF), and then qualified embryos are implanted into the mother's uterus to realize the method of infertile couples to have children. IVF technology was introduced in the 1970s, and can only be used for in vitro fertilization in the early stage. With the development of science and technology, the technology of IVF has been constantly innovated and improved.
In China, Beijing Tongren Hospital is one of the earliest hospitals to carry out IVF technology in China, and the technology is gradually popularized nationwide. The following will elaborate the effect and significance of IVF technology from four aspects: health, genetic diseases, age factors and fertility technology development.
A healthy baby
IVF technology can not only help infertile couples to successfully conceive, but also screen genetic genes in the process of embryo cultivation to avoid the inheritance of some genetic diseases. Through IVF technology, couples can choose the embryos of normal gene carriers and avoid some congenital diseases.
In addition, IVF technology can also reduce the mother's risk of pregnancy. After many tests and observations, doctors can choose the healthiest embryo to be implanted into the mother. This strict screening process reduces the risk of complications during pregnancy and improves the success rate.
Therefore, IVF technology plays an important role in ensuring the health of babies.
Avoid inheritance of genetic diseases
IVF technology can provide sterile couples with the opportunity to screen and avoid genetic diseases. Couples can screen embryos with certain genetic diseases through genetic testing during embryo cultivation, and select healthy embryos for implantation to reduce the risk of subsequent fetal disease.
The scope of genetic screening of IVF technology includes chromosome abnormalities, monogenic genetic diseases, polygenic genetic diseases, etc. For some common genetic diseases, such as Down's syndrome and cystic fibrosis, couples can reduce the risk of disease through IVF technology to ensure the health of the next generation.
This function of IVF technology has important significance and positive impact on cases of genetic disease families.
Overcoming age constraints
Female age is one of the important factors affecting the ability to conceive. With the growth of age, the number and quality of female eggs will decline, leading to infertility or easy abortion. The IVF technology can help older women achieve their reproductive aspirations.
First, IVF technology can increase the probability of pregnancy by providing healthy sperm and eggs. Secondly, through in vitro fertilization, embryos can be cultivated in the laboratory, and the healthiest embryos can be selected to be implanted into the mother, thus improving the probability of successful pregnancy.
Therefore, IVF technology provides a way for older women to overcome fertility barriers.
Development and application prospect of fertility technology
With the continuous progress of science and technology and the continuous development of IVF technology, more and more infertile couples can successfully give birth through this technology.
Moreover, the application prospect of IVF technology is increasingly broad. On the one hand, with the deepening understanding of human genes, IVF technology will play an important role in the development of gene editing and gene therapy, providing more possibilities for the prevention and treatment of genetic diseases. On the other hand, for people suffering from irreversible infertility, IVF technology can realize the dream of others' pregnancy through, childbirth and other ways.
summary
As a product of scientific and technological progress, IVF technology is of great significance for infertile couples to achieve their reproductive aspirations. It can not only help infertile couples achieve healthy babies, avoid the inheritance of genetic diseases, overcome the limitations of age factors, but also has broad application prospects and development space. Through continuous technological innovation and improvement, IVF technology will continue to bring hope and joy to more infertile couples.
