Development trend of IVF technology
IVF technology is a great scientific achievement, which has realized the dream of becoming parents for many infertile couples. With the continuous progress of science and technology, IVF technology is also developing. This article will discuss the innovation and development trend of IVF technology from four aspects: gene screening, embryo culture, blastocyst transfer and minimally invasive surgery.
Gene screening
Gene screening is a major innovation in IVF technology. With the rapid development of gene sequencing technology, IVF can prevent and eliminate some genetic disease risks through gene screening. Some hospitals have started to carry out PGD (Pre implantation Genetic Diagnosis), that is, to conduct gene testing on embryos before implantation, so as to avoid the birth of infants suffering from congenital genetic diseases. The emergence of gene screening provides a new possibility for the prevention of genetic diseases.
In addition, genetic screening can also help couples select certain genetic characteristics, such as eye color, height, etc. Although this selectivity is controversial, in the context of scientific and technological development, gene screening has become an important innovation in IVF technology.
Embryo culture
Embryo culture is the key link of IVF technology. In the past, embryo culture was mainly carried out in vitro culture dishes. However, the latest innovation is to put the embryo in the incubator and simulate the environmental conditions in the uterus to improve the success rate of embryo development.
Another innovation is to use the continuous culture system to monitor the quality and development of embryos in real time during the process of embryo development. This innovation can help doctors select the healthiest and most dynamic embryos for transplantation, thus improving the success rate of IVF.
In addition, researchers are also exploring the use of stem cell technology to improve embryonic development. Stem cells can be used to repair damaged tissues and organs. Through the application of stem cell technology, the quality and success rate of embryo development may be further improved.
blastocyst transfer
Blastocyst transfer is an important innovation in IVF technology. Compared with traditional embryo transfer, blastocyst transfer can improve the survival rate and implantation rate of embryos.
In blastocyst transfer, the embryo is transferred to the mother body after a longer period of culture and reaching the blastocyst stage. Blastocyst transfer can not only screen out healthier and more potential embryos, but also improve the success rate and pregnancy rate of IVF.
Low trauma surgery
Another innovation of IVF technology is low trauma surgery. In the past, IVF required multiple operations, which increased the physical risk and pain of patients. Now, some hospitals begin to use minimally invasive technology for IVF surgery.
Minimally invasive technology can reduce the surgical wound and postoperative recovery time, and reduce the damage to the patient's body. For example, vaginal egg retrieval (ERA) and vaginal blastocyst transfer (ET) can be completed without open surgery, greatly reducing the risk and pain of surgery.
Summary
With the continuous progress of science and technology, IVF technology is developing in the direction of gene screening, embryo culture, blastocyst transfer and minimally invasive surgery. The emergence of gene screening has made it possible to prevent genetic diseases. The innovation of embryo culture has improved the success rate of IVF, the development of blastocyst transfer has improved the survival rate of embryos, and low trauma surgery has reduced the pain and physical risks of patients. In the future, the development of IVF technology will further promote scientific progress and human well-being.
