Auxiliary technology of IVF
IVF refers to the process of combining sperm and egg in an in vitro culture dish through assisted reproduction technology, and then implanting the fertilized egg into the mother's uterus to make it develop into a baby. This technology provides a possibility for many infertile couples to realize their reproductive dreams. Here are some common IVF assisted technologies.
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
IVF is the most widely used IVF assisted technology. First, women undergo hormone therapy to promote the simultaneous development and maturation of multiple eggs. Then, the doctor uses a slender needle to inject sperm into the egg to fertilize it. Next, the fertilized eggs are developed in a petri dish, and the best one or several fertilized eggs are finally selected to be implanted into the uterus, hoping that they will be implanted and become babies.
IVF technology has a wide range of applications, which can deal with a variety of infertility problems, such as fallopian tube blockage, low quality of male semen and so on. At the same time, through in vitro fertilization technology, doctors can also screen healthy embryos for implantation to reduce the risk of some genetic diseases.
Egg donation
Egg donation is a common IVF assisted technology, which is applicable to couples who are unable to conceive because their own eggs cannot be fertilized or developed. In this technique, a woman donates her eggs. After in vitro fertilization, the fertilized eggs are implanted into the recipient's uterus. In this way, the recipient has the opportunity to conceive and give birth.
Egg donation can be done anonymously, and the hospital will select the appropriate donor according to the needs of the recipient. This technology provides a choice to solve the problem of infertility and brings hope to infertile couples.
Embryo freezing and thawing technology
Embryo freezing and thawing technology is an auxiliary technology to freeze and store surplus fertilized eggs, thaw and implant them into the uterus when necessary. This technology helps to solve the following problems: First, when all the fertilized eggs are not needed in one IVF cycle, they can be saved for future use. In addition, freezing and thawing technology can also help reduce the impact of hormone therapy on women's bodies, giving them more opportunities to try.
The success rate of embryo freezing and thawing technology has gradually increased, which enables many couples to still succeed years later. This technology is widely used in many IVF clinics and hospitals.
Embryo implantation enhancement technique
Embryo implantation enhancement technology includes many methods to improve the success rate of implantation of fertilized eggs after implantation. For example, further culture embryos in culture dishes to make their development more mature and stable; Use special media to provide a better environment; Some surface treatment of embryo is carried out to enhance its adhesion ability.
The application of these technologies will help to improve the success rate of IVF and reduce the risk of embryo transfer failure. Many hospitals and clinics are working hard to research and apply embryo implantation enhancement technology to improve the success rate of IVF technology.
Summary:
IVF assisted technology has made significant progress, providing many infertile couples with the opportunity to realize their reproductive dreams. These include in vitro fertilization, egg donation, embryo freezing and thawing, and embryo implantation enhancement technology. These technologies have been widely used in modern medicine, not only helping couples achieve their reproductive aspirations, but also providing scientists with more opportunities for research and experiments, further promoting the development of the medical field.
