What are the solutions for IVF?
IVF, also known as assisted reproductive technology, is a way to help couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve fertility. In the field of IVF, there are many options. The following will introduce the different schemes of IVF in detail from four aspects.
In vitro fertilization (IVF):
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most common and commonly used programs for IVF. This method is to fertilize the female egg and the male sperm in vitro, and then implant the fertilized egg into the female uterus to promote the occurrence of pregnancy. IVF is divided into natural cycle and enhanced cycle. In the natural cycle, doctors will use the eggs of women in the natural cycle for fertilization. In the intensification cycle, women will receive drug treatment to increase the number of eggs.
The success rate of IVF is closely related to women's age and hormone level. Young women usually have a higher success rate, while women with unbalanced hormone levels need additional regulation. IVF scheme is relatively mature and common. Many hospitals, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Shanghai Long March Hospital, provide this service.
Egg donation:
Egg donation is another common IVF program for women with egg problems or unable to produce healthy eggs. In this scheme, women receive healthy eggs from donors and fertilize them through in vitro fertilization. The fertilized egg will then be implanted into the female uterus to achieve pregnancy.
The process of matching suitable eggs may take some time, so egg donation may require longer time and additional costs. However, this is a scheme with relatively high success rate and provides a hope for women who cannot produce healthy eggs. The Third Hospital of Peking University and the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University in Guangzhou are well-known egg donation institutions in China.
Sperm donation:
Similar to egg donation, sperm donation is applicable to men who have sperm problems or cannot produce healthy sperm. In this scheme, men obtain healthy sperm from donors and fertilize them with female eggs in vitro. The fertilized egg is then implanted into the woman's uterus.
Sperm donation is usually suitable for men who cannot produce healthy sperm or have genetic problems. Training qualified sperm donors, such as Beijing Union Medical College Hospital Reproductive Medicine Center and Shanghai Ruijin Hospital, can help couples who want to use sperm donation but cannot conceive naturally.
Embryo transfer:
Embryo transfer is the last step of the IVF program, including the implantation of fertilized embryos into the uterus of women. Embryo transfer may be carried out by freezing embryos at an appropriate time. Embryo transfer can also be carried out in the form of a single embryo or multiple embryos, depending on the choice of doctors and couples.
Embryo transfer is a key link that requires experienced and knowledgeable doctors. The success of this step is critical to the patient's pregnancy outcome. China's reproductive medicine centers, such as Shanghai Maternal and Child Health Hospital and Fudan University Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, have experienced doctors and advanced equipment to provide embryo transfer services.
Summary:
As an assisted reproductive technology, IVF has many options. In vitro fertilization, egg donation, sperm donation and embryo transfer are common IVF programs. These programs play an important role in helping couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve fertility. However, it is very important to choose the scheme and hospital suitable for your own situation, because different schemes correspond to different technical requirements and success rates.
