Applicable objects of IVF
Test tube baby, also known as assisted pregnancy test tube baby, is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can help couples with fertility disorders realize their reproductive dreams. The following will introduce the applicable objects of IVF from different perspectives.
Age applicable
IVF is particularly important for older women. After the age of 30, women's ovarian function gradually weakens, reducing the normal ovulation frequency, and the quality and quantity of eggs will also decrease, leading to increased difficulties in natural pregnancy. Therefore, for women over 30 years old, IVF is a feasible choice.
In addition, IVF is also applicable to young women. If a normal couple's life is still unable to conceive after one year, there may be some fertility disorders, such as fallopian tube blockage, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc. IVF can help these women realize their reproductive dreams through artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization.
Therefore, both older women and young women who failed to conceive naturally after one year are suitable for IVF.
Infertility patients
Infertility refers to the inability of couples to conceive for two consecutive years under normal sexual life. Infertility is often related to many factors, including poor sperm quality of the man, obstruction of the fallopian tube of the woman, endometrial abnormalities, etc. For these infertile patients, IVF is an effective solution.
IVF can combine the male's sperm with the female's egg to create an embryo, and then transfer the embryo to the female's uterus. In this way, infertile couples have a chance to realize their dreams of childbearing.
Therefore, infertile patients are suitable for IVF.
Carriers of genetic diseases
For some couples carrying genetic disease genes, natural reproduction may make their offspring affected by genetic diseases. Therefore, these couples can consider IVF technology to screen embryos and select embryos without genetic disease genes for transplantation.
Through PGD (embryo gene diagnosis) technology, the fertilized eggs can be genetically screened to select embryos without genetic disease genes for transplantation. In this way, the risk of transmission of genetic diseases in offspring can be effectively reduced.
Therefore, carriers of genetic diseases are also suitable for IVF.
Other special circumstances
In addition to the above, there are some special circumstances that are also suitable for IVF technology. For example, after some irreversible operations, women may not be able to conceive naturally. These operations include hysterectomy and tubal ligation. For couples in these situations, IVF is an alternative way to pursue fertility.
In addition, for widowed or single women, they can use donated sperm and eggs to realize their reproductive dreams. In these cases, IVF can also be selected.
Determination of applicable objects
A comprehensive medical examination and evaluation is required to determine whether IVF is suitable for use. The specific steps are as follows:
Preliminary assessment
First of all, the doctor will understand the lifestyle and sexual life frequency of both the husband and wife, and preliminarily judge whether there are potential fertility problems.
Then, the doctor will ask the woman to take the basic temperature and record the data for several months to determine whether there is ovulation problem.
In addition, male and female reproductive system examinations will also be carried out, including male semen analysis and female gynecological examination.
Detailed assessment
If the preliminary evaluation shows that there is potential fertility problem, the doctor will conduct further detailed evaluation.
For women, doctors may conduct more detailed gynecological examinations, including the evaluation of endometrial thickness, uterine morphology, oviduct patency, etc., to determine whether there are problems that can be solved by IVF.
For men, more detailed sperm analysis may be carried out to determine whether there are sperm quality problems.
At the same time, doctors may also require couples to carry out some genetic tests to identify whether there is a risk of genetic diseases.
Summary
According to the above introduction, IVF is mainly applicable to older women, infertile patients, carriers of genetic diseases and couples in some special circumstances.
To determine the suitability of IVF, couples need to undergo a comprehensive medical assessment, including a preliminary assessment and a detailed assessment.
Through IVF technology, these couples have the opportunity to realize their reproductive dreams and bring happiness and integrity to their families.
