Is the success rate of overseas IVF related to age?
Test tube baby technology is an assisted reproductive technology to help infertile couples achieve fertility. However, as women grow older, the difficulty of pregnancy and childbirth will also increase. Therefore, many people are concerned about whether the success rate of overseas IVF is related to age. The following will be elaborated from several aspects.
1. Ovarian reserve and age
Ovarian reserve refers to the number of eggs available in a woman's body. This index is of great significance in judging whether women are suitable for IVF. As women grow older, their ovarian reserves gradually decrease, and the number of available eggs will also decrease accordingly. This means that the success rate of IVF for older women is relatively low.
One study found that the success rate of IVF for women under 30 years old was 60% to 70%, while that for women over 40 years old was only 25% to 35%. This shows that age has a significant impact on the success rate of IVF.
Therefore, it is recommended that women try to complete the IVF program at a younger age to improve the success rate.
2. Embryo quality and age
Embryo quality refers to the health of embryos obtained through IVF technology. Embryo quality is closely related to age, and young women can usually obtain better embryo quality. This is because with age, the quality of eggs will decline, and thus the impact on offspring will increase.
The study found that women with good embryo quality had a higher success rate in IVF. In one study, the success rate of women under 30 years old was 54%, while that of women over 41 years old was only 9%. This again shows the influence of age on the success rate of IVF.
3. Uterine environment and age
The uterine environment refers to the internal environment of the uterus where embryos are conceived. Age will affect the health and function of the uterine environment, thus affecting the success rate of IVF.
With the growth of age, the health and function of female endometrium will decline, which may lead to difficulties in implantation and an increased risk of embryo implantation failure. Therefore, the success rate of IVF for older women is relatively low.
4. Hospital technology and age
In addition to the age factor, the hospital's technical level will also have an impact on the success rate of overseas IVF babies. Different hospitals have different experiences and equipment levels in IVF technology, which will directly affect the success rate of IVF.
Therefore, selecting a hospital with rich experience and advanced equipment for overseas IVF surgery is one of the important factors to improve the success rate. For example, the Reproductive Medicine Center of the University of Illinois at Chicago in the United States, with rich experience and advanced technology, is one of the first choice hospitals for many couples.
Summary
To sum up, the success rate of overseas IVF babies is indeed closely related to age. Older women's ovarian reserve and egg quality will decline, and the uterine environment may also be affected, resulting in a low success rate. In addition, the technical level of the hospital is also one of the important factors affecting the success rate. Therefore, young couples who choose a technologically advanced hospital for IVF surgery can improve the success rate and realize their desire for fertility.
