What is IVF?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancy is an assisted reproductive technology that combines eggs taken from patients or donors with sperm in vitro, cultivates them into embryos, and then transplants them into patients' uterus to promote pregnancy. This technology can help couples who are unable to conceive naturally due to reproductive system problems or other reasons to realize their reproductive dreams.
IVF is a complex medical process, including the following basic steps: ovulation induction, egg collection, sperm extraction, in vitro fertilization and embryo cultivation. In this process, doctors will use various auxiliary technologies to ensure success, such as hormone therapy, egg and sperm quality screening, and optimization of embryo culture conditions.
The success rate of IVF technology has gradually increased and has been widely used in hospitals around the world. It provides new hope for couples who cannot have children through natural pregnancy, and has become one of the milestones in the field of modern medicine.
Applicable conditions of IVF
Test tube babies are not suitable for every couple, and are only recommended for couples who meet certain conditions below:
First of all, women must have a healthy uterus, enough to carry and conceive embryos. Any serious uterine disease or structural abnormality may lead to IVF failure.
Secondly, pregnancy disorder must be related to the quality of eggs or sperm. If women suffer from ovarian dysfunction, polycystic ovary syndrome or other egg related diseases, or men have poor sperm quantity or quality, IVF technology can help.
In addition, couples must be able to withstand the psychological and economic pressure of IVF. This technique may require multiple cycles to achieve pregnancy and is expensive. It is a prerequisite for IVF to ensure that couples have good psychological quality and sufficient economic capacity.
Medical institutions for IVF
IVF has become one of the core services of many highly respected medical institutions around the world. The following are some well-known IVF medical institutions worldwide:
1. Johns Hopkins University Hospital: As one of the leading medical institutions in the United States, the Reproductive Medicine Center of Johns Hopkins University Hospital has world-class IVF technology and expert team.
2. King's College Hospital, London, UK: The Reproductive Honor Center of King's College Hospital provides a series of IVF services and is famous for its highly professional team and advanced equipment.
3. Edinburgh Royal Hospital, Melbourne, Australia: Edinburgh Royal Hospital has rich experience in the reproductive field, has an excellent team of doctors and technicians, and can provide high-quality personalized treatment programs for IVF patients.
summary
IVF is a medical technology that helps couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve fertility through in vitro fertilization. For those couples with uterine health problems, poor egg or sperm quality, and suitable psychological and economic conditions, IVF is an effective choice. Many award-winning medical institutions around the world are committed to providing IVF professional services, including Johns Hopkins University Hospital in the United States, King's College Hospital in London in the United Kingdom and Edinburgh Royal Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. With the continuous progress of technology, IVF has brought new hope and happiness to couples who cannot conceive naturally.
