Progress and improvement of IVF technology
IVF technology is a kind of assisted reproductive technology. After years of development and practice, it has made significant progress and improvement. This article will elaborate on the success rate of infants, screening of non hereditary diseases, embryo implantation technology and management of multiple pregnancies.
1. Improvement of infant success rate
With the continuous progress of science and technology, the success rate of IVF continues to improve. First of all, the improved culture medium and equipment played an important role in embryo culture and screening. Many hospitals use high-quality culture media to simulate the intrauterine environment and improve the survival rate of embryos. At the same time, advanced microscope technology and implantation operation equipment help doctors to carry out embryo implantation more accurately and improve the pregnancy success rate.
Secondly, the progress of genetic screening technology has also played a positive role in the success rate of infants. Now, IVF can conduct genetic screening before embryo transfer to exclude embryos with genetic diseases. This has greatly improved the success rate of IVF and reduced the problems of infant malformation and abortion caused by genetic diseases.
In addition, the improvement of the professional level of medical staff is also the key factor to improve the success rate of infants. Many hospitals have an experienced team with rich practical experience in IVF technology. They can develop personalized treatment plans according to the characteristics of different cases, which increases the success rate of IVF.
2. Screening of non hereditary diseases
IVF technology can screen not only genetic diseases, but also non genetic diseases. Non hereditary diseases refer to infant diseases caused by environmental factors or maternal factors. Through IVF technology, doctors can screen the mother's blood or amniotic fluid to detect whether the baby has some common non hereditary diseases, such as Down's syndrome, congenital heart disease, etc. This allows infants with high-risk diseases to be found in the womb and take timely measures to treat them.
At present, many hospitals have begun to implement non-invasive prenatal screening technology, that is, to take maternal blood for genetic testing. The application of this technology provides a new means for IVF technology, greatly reducing the risk of women and fetuses, and improving the accuracy and sensitivity of screening.
3. Improvement of embryo implantation technology
Embryo implantation is a crucial step in IVF technology. With the development of technology, embryo implantation technology has also been improved. First, with the help of microscope and high-definition imaging technology, doctors can more accurately select suitable embryos for implantation. This reduces the possibility of embryo implantation failure and improves the survival rate of infants.
Secondly, more and more hospitals begin to use single embryo implantation technology, that is, only one embryo is implanted at a time. This can avoid the risk of multiple pregnancy and improve the safety of mother and baby. At the same time, doctors can also freeze the remaining embryos for future use.
In addition, for some special cases, doctors can also use pre implantation embryo gene editing technology to modify some mutant genes carried by embryos. Although this technology is still in the research stage, it is expected to further improve the success rate and quality of IVF in the future.
4. Management of multiple pregnancy
Multiple pregnancy is one of the common complications of IVF technology. In the past, doctors often chose to implant multiple embryos at the same time, which led to a higher rate of multiple pregnancies and increased the health risks of mothers and infants. In order to reduce the risk of multiple pregnancy, many hospitals have begun to use single embryo implantation technology.
In addition, doctors have also taken a series of measures in the management of multiple pregnancy. First of all, the doctor will regularly carry out prenatal inspection of pregnant women to monitor the growth and development of the fetus. If problems such as fetal dysplasia are found, the doctor will take corresponding measures, such as choosing premature delivery or performing fetal reduction surgery.
In addition, the doctor will also provide regular nutrition guidance to pregnant women with multiple pregnancies to ensure adequate nutrition for pregnant women and fetuses. At the same time, doctors will make plans to control the weight and blood pressure of pregnant women in advance to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications.
summary
With the continuous progress of science and technology, IVF technology has made significant progress and improvement. The success rate of infants has increased, the screening of non hereditary diseases has been further improved, the embryo implantation technology has been improved, and the management of multiple pregnancies has also been strengthened. These advances and improvements make IVF technology more safe and reliable, and provide hope for infertile couples to realize their reproductive dreams.
