Advantages of IVF technology
In vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is a reproductive technology that helps infertile couples achieve their reproductive goals. It realizes the process of pregnancy and delivery by in vitro fertilization of female eggs and male sperm in the laboratory, culturing them into embryos and then transplanting them into the female uterus. IVF technology has the following advantages.
1. Increase fertility opportunities
Test tube baby technology is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is applicable to a variety of infertility symptoms. For those couples who have difficulty in natural pregnancy due to ovarian dysfunction, fallopian tube obstruction or male sperm quality problems, IVF technology provides a way to increase fertility opportunities. Through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, infertile couples can overcome fertility barriers and achieve their dream of fertility.
In addition to being effective for common infertility symptoms, IVF technology is also applicable to other special situations, such as fallopian tube removal, uterine abnormalities, genetic diseases, etc. For couples in these special circumstances, IVF technology provides an effective solution, allowing them to become parents.
2. Genetic disease screening and genetic improvement
IVF technology can carry out early embryo genetic diagnosis (PGD), that is, detect the genetic status of embryos before embryo transfer, so as to screen genetic diseases and avoid transferring embryos with genetic disease risks. This screening can effectively reduce the risk of inheritance of family inherited diseases and avoid the pain that children may bring after birth.
In addition, IVF technology also provides some couples with the opportunity to choose healthy embryos with chromosomes. In the process of in vitro fertilization, PGD technology can be used for embryo chromosome screening to avoid embryo transfer with chromosome abnormalities, thus reducing the risk of children suffering from chromosome abnormalities and improving children's health quality.
3. Create parent-child relationship
For some couples or single people without fertility, IVF technology provides the possibility of realizing parent-child relationship. By donating eggs or sperm, infertile couples or singles can have their own children with the help of IVF technology to meet their wishes as parents.
In addition, IVF technology also supports the establishment of same-sex couples' families. Male same-sex partners can donate eggs and uterus, while female same-sex partners can achieve child fertility by donating sperm. IVF technology provides another way for same-sex couples to become parents, and promotes the formation of diversified parent-child relationships.
4. Monitoring and regulation during pregnancy
IVF technology is not just the process of pregnancy, it also involves the monitoring and regulation of the whole pregnancy. In the process of IVF, doctors will closely monitor women and timely adjust the drug dose and embryo transfer time to improve the success rate of pregnancy. Once the pregnancy is successful, regular pregnancy examinations will be carried out to ensure the health of the mother and child.
In addition, IVF technology can also avoid the transmission of certain diseases during pregnancy or the risk of mother to child transmission. For example, for some women with infectious diseases, IVF technology can prevent the spread of diseases to children and ensure their health by identifying and screening embryos.
How to judge whether it is suitable for IVF
IVF technology is an effective means of assisted reproduction for infertile couples. However, not all infertile couples are suitable for IVF technology. The following are some important factors to determine whether it is suitable for IVF.
1. Age
The age of female is one of the important factors to judge whether it is suitable for IVF. The number and quality of female eggs gradually decline with age, so the older the woman, the lower the chance of successful pregnancy. Generally speaking, women under 35 years old need to try natural pregnancy as soon as possible, while those over 35 years old may be more suitable for IVF technology.
2. Infertility time
Infertility time is another important factor in judging whether IVF is suitable for IVF. Generally speaking, if you have tried to conceive naturally for more than one year and have not succeeded, you can consider IVF technology. Before receiving IVF technology, infertile couples should consider the past infertility time and the chance of natural pregnancy, and consult and evaluate with doctors.
3. Other diseases
If infertile couples have other potential diseases or higher medical risks, they also need to carefully consider whether they are suitable for IVF. Some serious chronic diseases, heart disease, hypertension, etc. may affect the process of IVF and postpartum health. When considering IVF technology, doctors should be fully communicated to assess the possible impact of diseases on the process and results.
summary
As an assisted reproductive technology, IVF has many advantages. It helps infertile couples realize their reproductive dreams by increasing fertility opportunities, screening and genetic improvement of genetic diseases, creating parent-child relationships, and monitoring and regulating pregnancy.
However, choosing whether to accept IVF requires a combination of factors, such as age, infertility time and other potential diseases. Before making a decision, the couple should consult and evaluate with the doctor in detail to ensure that they choose the appropriate birth mode and create the best conditions for future healthy children.
