Does IVF DHEA work?
At present, IVF has become a major method to solve the problem of infertility. However, due to the different conditions and needs of different patients, doctors will try different adjuvant treatments during IVF. Among them, DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), as a common adjuvant drug, has attracted much attention. This article will analyze the efficacy of IVF DHEA from many aspects.
1. Physiological function of DHEA
DHEA is a hormone secreted by the adrenal gland and transformed into the precursor of androgen and estrogen by the body. Therefore, DHEA plays an important physiological role in promoting follicular development, maintaining ovarian function and regulating sex hormone levels. Some studies show that, DHEA can increase ovarian reserve function and improve follicular development, thus improving women's fertility.
However, it is worth noting that, The physiological effects of DHEA vary from person to person. Some women may have poor reactions to DHEA, or even have adverse effects. Therefore, when using DHEA to assist IVF treatment, individual differences need to be fully considered.
2. Application of DHEA in IVF
In IVF treatment, DHEA is mainly used to promote ovarian function and improve follicular quality. Some studies show that, DHEA can improve ovulation rate, follicle development and embryo quality in IVF treatment. This means that DHEA can increase the success rate of IVF.
Research shows that for older women, DHEA can improve the quality and quantity of eggs and increase the chance of successful pregnancy. In addition, for some patients with decreased ovarian reserve or low ovarian function, The application of DHEA also helps to improve fertility.
However, it should be emphasized that, As an auxiliary treatment, DHEA is not applicable to all IVF patients. For some patients with normal ovarian function and good egg quality, The application of DHEA may not have obvious effect, or even increase the risk of treatment.
3. Side effects and risks of DHEA
Although DHEA is widely used in IVF as an adjuvant therapy, there are still some side effects and risks. Some studies found that, The use of DHEA may cause adverse reactions such as hormone level disorder, mood fluctuation, and increased facial hair.
In addition, The use of DHEA may also increase the risk of multiple pregnancy. In IVF treatment, multiple pregnancy has certain risks to the health of the baby and the mother, which needs to be paid enough attention. Therefore, when using DHEA as an adjuvant treatment, doctors need to consider comprehensively the advantages and disadvantages according to the specific conditions and needs of patients.
4. Cases of real hospitals
In order to deeply understand the effect of IVF DHEA, we can start from real hospital cases. In recent years, a hospital has applied DHEA as an adjunctive therapy for IVF and achieved certain success. In patients who meet the conditions for use, The use of DHEA significantly improved follicular development and embryo quality, and the success rate was higher than before.
However, this does not mean that DHEA is applicable to all patients. When using DHEA, the hospital made individualized adjustments in strict accordance with the ovarian function and needs of patients, avoiding adverse reactions and risks. This fully demonstrates the importance of professional doctors' grasp and individualized adjustment in the application of test tube infant DHEA.
Summary
In conclusion, the effectiveness of IVF DHEA is different for different patients and hospitals. As an auxiliary treatment method, DHEA may have obvious effects on patients with ovarian dysfunction and poor egg quality. However, The use of DHEA needs to be cautious. Doctors should fully understand the patient's situation and make decisions after weighing the advantages and disadvantages. The ultimate goal is to provide each IVF patient with an individualized treatment plan, improve the success rate and reduce the risk.
