Innovation of IVF technology
In vitro fertilization (IVF), also known as in vitro fertilization (IVF), is an assisted reproductive technology, which can achieve pregnancy and delivery by fertilizing and cultivating eggs and sperm in vitro, and then transplanting the fertilized eggs into the female uterus. In recent years, with the continuous progress of science and technology, IVF technology has also been a lot of innovation and improvement. This article will elaborate on the latest innovation of IVF technology from four aspects.
Progress in embryo screening technology
Embryo screening is one of the important steps in IVF technology, which is used to select the fertilized eggs with the most potential to develop into healthy embryos. Traditional embryo screening relies on observing the appearance and development of embryos to judge their quality, which is subjective and inaccurate. The latest embryo screening technology can more accurately assess the genetic status of embryos and potential genetic disease risks by using gene detection and other methods, so as to select healthier embryos for transplantation.
For example, chromosome screening technology can detect abnormalities in the number of chromosomes in embryos, such as Down syndrome and other genetic diseases. In addition, the screening technology for single gene genetic diseases has also been constantly improved, which can detect whether embryos carry pathogenic mutation genes at the early stage, and eliminate embryos with genetic disease risks, so as to reduce the occurrence of genetic diseases.
The progress of embryo screening technology enables IVF technology to better screen healthy embryos, improve the chances of pregnant women's success, and reduce the risk of genetic diseases carried by embryos.
Application of frozen embryos
Frozen embryo technology is an important innovation in IVF technology. It can freeze and save surplus healthy embryos for future use. Traditional IVF technology usually transplants multiple embryos into the uterus to improve the chance of successful pregnancy, but this also increases the risk of multiple pregnancy.
The latest frozen embryo technology can save surplus healthy embryos in liquid nitrogen for future use. This technology not only reduces the risk of multiple pregnancy, but also provides greater flexibility and success rate for IVF technology. In addition, frozen embryo technology can also help those patients who need radiotherapy and chemotherapy to treat cancer and other diseases to retain fertility.
Gradually reduce dependence on external hormones
In the past, IVF technology usually used a lot of hormones to promote the ovary to produce more eggs, so as to increase the number of fertilization and embryos. However, massive use of hormones will increase the risk of complications such as diabetes and hypertension in pregnant women.
The latest IVF technology has gradually reduced the dependence on external hormones. A new technology is called Natural Cycle IVF (Natural Cycle IVF), which uses only one egg instead of multiple eggs for fertilization and transplantation. This method avoids the risk of massive use of hormones and is very beneficial for patients who are sensitive to hormones or have hormone related diseases.
Innovation summary of IVF technology
With the continuous progress of science and technology, IVF technology is also constantly innovating and improving. The progress of embryo screening technology makes the selection of healthy embryos more accurate and reliable. Frozen embryo technology reduces the risk of multiple pregnancy and provides greater flexibility. Gradually reducing dependence on external hormones can reduce the risk of complications for mothers. These innovative IVF technologies provide more choices and hopes for patients with different backgrounds and needs.
