Preparation of IVF before birth
IVF refers to the process of combining eggs and sperm in vitro, cultivating them into embryos, and then implanting them into the mother's uterus to develop into babies through artificial assisted reproduction technology. The success rate and birth status of IVF infants are related to many factors, including the experience of hospitals and doctors, the age and health status of patients, etc.
Before IVF is born, a series of preparations will be made. First of all, the doctor will conduct physical examination for both the husband and wife to understand their physical condition and birth history. If there are any potential health problems, the doctor may recommend corresponding treatment or surgery to improve the success rate. Next, women need to conduct ovulation guidance to help the ovaries release one or more eggs through drugs. At the same time, men need to provide a semen sample for the subsequent fertilization process.
There are generally two ways of fertilization: conventional fertilization and embryo culture. Conventional fertilization is to add sperm around the egg to make it naturally fertilized; Embryo culture is to inject sperm into the egg to form an in vitro fertilized egg, and then culture it to the embryonic development stage. Patients and doctors can choose suitable fertilization methods according to specific conditions.
Once the fertilization is successful and the embryo is formed, the doctor will implant the embryo into the patient's uterus. This process, called embryo transfer, is usually carried out at a specific time in a woman's ovulation cycle. The patient needs to rest for a while and wait for the results. If the embryo is successfully implanted and develops, pregnancy will occur.
Common Conditions of IVF Birth
The success rate of IVF is closely related to the age and health status of patients. The success rate of young and healthy patients is relatively high, while that of older patients or patients with other physical problems is low. In addition, the clinical experience and technical level of hospitals and doctors will also affect the results.
However, even if all preparations are well done, there are still some unpredictable situations. Common cases of IVF birth include:
1. Early abortion: early abortion means that the embryo cannot continue to develop at the beginning of pregnancy, which eventually leads to the end of pregnancy. This may be due to the inherent problems of the embryo or the lack of resistance of the endometrium to embryo implantation.
2. Multiple pregnancy: Since multiple embryos are often implanted into the uterus during IVF, multiple pregnancy is one of the common cases of IVF. Multiple pregnancies pose additional risks to both maternal and fetal health.
3. Threatened preterm birth: The preterm birth rate of IVF is higher than that of ordinary pregnancy, which may be related to the patient's age, pregnancy type (multiple pregnancy), and the difference between IVF and natural pregnancy.
4. Other complications: After the birth of test tube babies, some other complications may occur, such as low birth weight and neonatal diseases. These problems may require additional medical intervention and care.
Hospital cases of IVF birth
IVF surgery is widely used worldwide, and many hospitals provide this service. The following are some real hospital cases:
1. XX Hospital: located in Beijing, China, has an experienced IVF team, which uses the most advanced assisted reproductive technology, with a high success rate.
2. XX Hospital: located in New York, the United States, has a special assisted reproduction center that provides personalized IVF programs and comprehensive medical services.
3. XX Hospital: Located in London, England, it has the most advanced IVF equipment and facilities to provide patients with high-quality medical services.
Future development of IVF
With the continuous progress of medical technology, IVF technology is also developing. At present, scientists are studying and improving the IVF technology to improve its success rate and safety. For example, more and more laboratories are trying to use gene editing technology to repair abnormal genes in embryos and reduce the risk of genetic diseases.
In addition, IVF technology has also been applied in other fields, such as egg and sperm preservation, to help delay the reproductive age; Or conduct embryo screening to detect whether embryos carry certain genetic diseases before implantation.
In conclusion, IVF is an important medical technology, which brings good news to couples who are unable to conceive naturally or have fertility problems. Although there are some potential risks and complications, with the continuous progress of technology and research, the success rate and safety of IVF will be greatly improved.
