Development status of IVF technology in China
IVF technology, also known as assisted reproductive technology (ART), is an assisted reproductive method that combines eggs and sperm artificially to make pregnancy possible. In China, the development of IVF technology has experienced many years of exploration and improvement, and has made significant progress. This article will elaborate the development status of IVF technology in China from four aspects: hospital facilities, technical level, laws and regulations, and social acceptance.
1、 Hospital facilities
Some large hospitals in China, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Shanghai Ruijin Hospital, have been equipped with advanced IVF technology facilities. These facilities include clean rooms, IVF laboratories and embryo transfer operating rooms. The clean room can control the sterility of IVF operating environment to ensure the safety of fertilized eggs. The IVF laboratory is equipped with high-end microscope, centrifuge and other equipment, which can accurately operate the fertilized eggs. The embryo transfer operating room provides a comfortable and safe operating environment to ensure the recovery of patients after surgery and the safety of embryos.
In addition, some medical institutions are specialized in IVF technology, such as Peking Union Medical College Reproductive Medicine Center, Shanghai Assisted Reproductive Hospital, etc. These professional medical institutions not only have advanced facilities, but also have an experienced professional team, which can provide patients with a full range of IVF services.
2、 Technical level
The technical level of IVF in China is also improving. Through clinical practice and scientific research, doctors have accumulated rich experience and gradually mastered some technical difficulties. For example, the application of embryo screening technology can screen the risk of some genetic diseases through genetic testing. During embryo transfer, embryos carrying normal genes can be selected to improve the success rate of IVF.
In addition, some domestic medical institutions have also introduced advanced assisted reproductive technologies, such as embryo cryopreservation technology and egg/sperm cryopreservation technology. These technologies can help patients better control time and improve the success rate of IVF.
3、 Laws and regulations
Domestic laws and regulations on IVF technology are also gradually improving. In 2017, the Guide to Human Assisted Reproduction Technology was issued and implemented, which standardized the IVF technology and related operations. These guidelines define the indications and contraindications of IVF and require medical institutions to conduct diagnosis and treatment according to certain standards.
In addition, the State has also promulgated relevant policies to encourage and support the development of IVF technology. For example, some local governments have set up special funds for IVF to support research and promotion of IVF technology. Such policies and measures have played a positive role in promoting the development of IVF technology in China.
4、 Social acceptance
With the progress of society and the change of people's concept of fertility, the acceptance of IVF technology in China is also gradually improving. More and more couples are aware of the importance and necessity of IVF technology, and even some infertile families regard IVF technology as their last hope for childbirth.
At the same time, media publicity also played a certain role in promoting. TV programs, network platforms and other mass media widely reported the successful cases and related information of IVF technology, which increased the public's understanding and recognition of IVF technology.
Summary
In conclusion, the development of IVF technology in China has made remarkable progress. Large hospitals provide advanced facilities, and professional medical institutions have comprehensive service capabilities. The technical level is constantly improving, the laws and regulations are gradually improving, and the social acceptance is also improving. These have provided strong support for the promotion and development of IVF technology in China, and brought new hope to infertile families. With the continuous progress of science and technology, it is believed that IVF technology will be more widely used and developed in China.
