What is IVF?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, also known as in vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET) technology. It refers to the culture of female eggs and male sperm into embryos after in vitro fertilization, and then transfer the embryos back to the female uterus to further breed healthy babies. Test tube baby technology is a major breakthrough in the field of modern medicine, which has successfully solved the fertility problems of some infertile or difficult to conceive couples.
Steps of IVF technology
IVF technology generally includes the following steps:
Step 1: women inject ovulation promoting drugs to promote the development and maturation of eggs. This process usually needs to be monitored and controlled in the hospital.
Step 2: Take out multiple mature eggs through ultrasound guided ovarian puncture technology.
Step 3: Select high-quality sperm from the sperm provided by men and fertilize the eggs in vitro. This process can be completed in the laboratory.
Step 4: Cultivate the fertilized egg for several days until the embryo is formed.
Step 5: Select the embryo most likely to be successfully implanted and conduct embryo transfer in the female uterus.
Indications of IVF technology
IVF technology is mainly applicable to the following situations:
1. Abnormal or damaged female fallopian tube: abnormal fallopian tube is one of the main reasons for infertility. IVF can bypass abnormal or damaged fallopian tube to achieve pregnancy.
2. Abnormal quantity or quality of male sperm: IVF technology can use high-quality sperm through in vitro fertilization to improve the success rate of fertilization.
3. Unexplained infertility: IVF technology can help infertile couples achieve their fertility aspirations by improving the success rate of fertilization.
4. Age factor: female age has a great impact on natural pregnancy, and IVF technology can provide a solution.
Risk and success rate of IVF technology
Although IVF technology has made remarkable achievements in solving the problem of infertility, there are still some risks and limitations. Common risks include multiple pregnancy, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, early abortion, etc. In addition, the success rate of IVF technology is also affected by many factors, such as age, egg quality, sperm quality, etc.
There are many medical institutions in China that provide IVF technical services, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Shanghai Long March Hospital. These hospitals are equipped with leading equipment and professional medical teams, and use advanced technologies and methods to carry out fine management and operation of IVF, which improves the success rate and provides hope and opportunities for infertile couples.
Summary
IVF technology is a medical technology that helps infertile or difficult to conceive couples to achieve fertility through in vitro fertilization embryo transfer. The steps include ovulation induction, egg retrieval, in vitro fertilization, embryo culture and embryo transfer. Indications mainly include abnormal fallopian tubes, male sperm problems, unexplained infertility and age factors. Although there are risks and limitations in IVF technology, under appropriate conditions, technical services provided by professional hospitals can improve the success rate and help more couples successfully realize their reproductive dreams.
