What is IVF
IVF refers to the process of completing the fertilization process in vitro through assisted reproductive technology, cultivating the fertilized egg to a certain degree of development, and then implanting it into the female uterus to develop into a baby. This technology is widely used in the treatment of infertility to help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations.
In the process of IVF, women first need to receive ovulation guidance therapy to promote ovarian ovulation; Then, mature eggs are extracted from female bodies and fertilized in vitro with male sperm in the laboratory; Then, the fertilized eggs are cultivated, and the best one or more embryos are implanted into the female uterus in order to achieve a successful pregnancy.
Why is it called IVF
IVF is called "test tube baby" because in this process, fertilization and embryo culture and development are carried out in the laboratory. Specifically, the fertilized egg combines with the sperm in a special culture dish to form a new embryo. This culture dish is similar to a test tube, so it is called test tube baby.
Although the actual operation process does not really use test tubes, but culture dishes, but the term "test tube baby" has become a popular name, widely accepted by people.
Relevant hospitals of IVF
At present, many hospitals around the world provide IVF technology services. The following are some world-famous IVF hospitals:
1. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Baltimore, USA): The Reproductive Medicine Center of Johns Hopkins Hospital has advanced IVF technology and equipment to provide high-quality assisted reproductive treatment services.
2. Peking Union Medical College Hospital (Beijing, China): As one of the top hospitals in China, Peking Union Medical College Hospital has an experienced team of experts and modern facilities to provide IVF treatment for infertile couples.
3. Boston Women's Hospital (Boston, USA): This hospital has a long history and rich clinical experience, and its reproductive genetics center has made remarkable achievements in the field of IVF.
The above hospitals are only a few, and IVF technology has been widely used and promoted in more hospitals.
Summary
IVF is the process of completing fertilization and embryo culture in vitro through assisted reproductive technology, and then implanting the embryo into the female uterus to develop into a baby. Although test tubes are not really used in the actual operation process, they are called test tube babies because the fertilization and cultivation process are carried out in the laboratory.
IVF technology is widely used worldwide, and many well-known hospitals provide related services, such as Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Boston Women's Hospital. Through IVF technology, couples who are unable to conceive naturally have the opportunity to achieve their reproductive aspirations and bring them family happiness.
Although IVF technology has made significant breakthroughs in science and medicine, it is also necessary to pay attention to its ethical and legal issues to ensure that its application can comply with ethical standards and ensure the respect and protection of children's rights and interests.
