Factors influencing the success rate of IVF
IVF technology is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which aims to help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. However, the success rate of IVF is affected by many factors. This paper will elaborate on these influencing factors from the following four aspects.
1. Age and reproductive health
Age and reproductive health status are one of the most significant factors affecting the success rate of IVF. The age of women is an important indicator of fertility. The older the woman is, the lower the quality and quantity of eggs will gradually decline, thus reducing the success rate. According to statistics, the monthly success rate of women over 35 years old is only 10%, while that of women under 25 years old can reach about 30%.
In addition, women's reproductive health also has an impact on the success rate of IVF. Women with diseases such as taking contraceptives, polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis may have a lower success rate. Therefore, before preparing for IVF, couples should conduct a comprehensive reproductive health examination to understand their own conditions and take corresponding measures.
2. Semen quality and quantity
The quality and quantity of semen is another important factor affecting the success rate of IVF. In order to improve the probability of egg fertilization, men need enough sperm and normal mobility in their semen. Low sperm quality or quantity may lead to a decrease in the success rate of fertilization.
For couples with problems in semen quality and quantity, some methods can be used to improve the situation. For example, improving living habits, avoiding smoking and drinking, and reducing stress all contribute to improving semen quality. In addition, some medical technologies, such as testicular sperm extraction, can also be used to obtain better quality sperm.
3. Weight and physical health
Couples' weight and physical health also have a certain impact on the success rate of IVF. Too heavy or too light body mass index (BMI) may lead to the imbalance of hormone levels, thus interfering with the normal development and fertilization of eggs and sperm.
In addition, the success rate of IVF may also be affected for couples with chronic diseases, abnormal immune system or other physical discomfort. Therefore, before choosing IVF, couples should actively improve their physical health, including adjusting diet, exercising and reducing stress.
4. Experience in selecting hospitals and doctors
The experience of selecting hospitals and doctors is also one of the important factors affecting the success rate of IVF. The success rate of IVF technology not only depends on the couple's own factors, but also is supported by the professional level and technical equipment of hospitals and doctors.
When choosing hospitals, couples can consider professional reproductive medical institutions, such as the Reproductive Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital and the Reproductive Medical Center of the General Hospital of Nanjing Military Region, where IVF surgery has a higher success rate. The experienced doctors also play a key role in the selection of operation technology, treatment scheme and personalized guidance.
Summary
In conclusion, the success rate of IVF is affected by many factors. Age and reproductive health status, semen quality and quantity, weight and physical health status, as well as experience in selecting hospitals and doctors are all important factors affecting the success rate of IVF. Before choosing IVF surgery, couples should conduct a comprehensive assessment and preparation of these factors, so as to improve the success rate and realize their reproductive dreams.
