How many attempts does IVF need to succeed?
Test tube baby technology is a great medical achievement, which enables many infertile couples to realize their dreams of childbearing. However, IVF is not certain to succeed in one attempt. In the following aspects, we will discuss the number of attempts required for IVF to succeed.
1. Age factor
Female age is an important factor affecting the success rate of IVF. With the growth of age, the number and quality of female eggs will decline. According to statistics, the success rate of IVF for women under 30 years old is about 40% to 50%; For women between 35 and 40 years old, the success rate is about 20% to 30%; For women over 40, the success rate is only 10-15%. Therefore, the success rate of young couples is usually higher than that of older couples.
In addition, female age also affects the number of attempts required for IVF. Generally speaking, young couples are likely to succeed after one or three attempts. For older couples, more attempts may be needed to succeed. A study shows that women over 35 may try more than three times on average.
2. Reproductive health issues
In addition to the age factor, the reproductive health problems of both spouses will also affect the number of successful attempts of IVF. The common reproductive health problems of women include polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, etc. The common problem for men is the decline of sperm quality and quantity.
If couples have been diagnosed with reproductive health problems before IVF and have received corresponding treatment, the number of attempts may be reduced. However, for some problems that cannot be diagnosed or improved through treatment, the number of attempts may increase. Therefore, it is very important to diagnose and treat reproductive health problems before determining the IVF program.
3. IVF technology and hospital selection
The success of IVF is closely related to the technology used and the level of hospitals. Different IVF technologies and different hospital standards may lead to different success rates.
The progress of IVF technology makes the success rate continuously improve. Modern IVF technology includes in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg or embryo freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, etc. Ensuring that hospitals with advanced technology and rich experience are selected can improve the possibility of IVF success.
4. Psychological adjustment and support
The process of IVF is a physical and mental test for couples. Due to the uncertainty of the attempt and the possibility of failure, couples may experience emotional fluctuations and stress. Therefore, psychological adjustment and support are very important.
Some hospitals provide psychological counseling services to help couples cope with anxiety and stress during IVF. In addition, mutual support and understanding between couples also play an important role. Research shows that emotional stability and positive attitude can improve the success rate of IVF.
summary
The number of attempts required for IVF success is closely related to multiple factors. Age, reproductive health problems, choice of technology and hospital, and psychological adjustment and support are all important factors affecting the success rate of IVF. For young couples, one or three attempts are likely to succeed; Couples who are older or have reproductive health problems may need to make more attempts. However, no matter how many attempts are made, the persistence and support between couples are the most important.
