What are the options for similar technologies in IVF?
IVF technology is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which aims to help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. With the continuous progress of science and technology, IVF technology is also developing, and a variety of similar choices have emerged. In this article, we will explore four common IVF technologies.
1. In vitro fertilization (IVF)
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most common IVF technologies. Its basic principle is to fertilize and cultivate female eggs and male sperm in vitro, and then transplant the fertilized eggs into the uterus of women. This technique is applicable to a variety of infertility causes, including fallopian tube blockage, endometriosis, etc.
IVF technology is generally divided into the following stages: first, women receive a series of drug treatments to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs; Then, the eggs are taken out through a painless operation; Next, professionals in the laboratory combine sperm and eggs and cultivate them; Finally, select the best fertilized eggs for transplantation.
Finally, women need to continue taking drugs to help embryo implantation and maintain pregnancy.
2. Enhance women's ovarian function (AOS)
Women's ovarian function enhancement (AOS) technology is an assisted reproductive technology, which aims to enhance women's ovarian function and increase the number of normal mature eggs. This technique is usually suitable for older women with decreased ovarian function.
In AOS technology, women need to receive a series of drug treatments to stimulate ovarian function. These drugs are usually oral or injection ovulation promoting drugs, which can increase the sensitivity of the ovary to hormones, thus increasing the number of normal mature eggs.
AOS technology is often combined with IVF technology to improve the success rate of IVF.
3. Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
Frozen embryo transfer (FET) is a technique to transfer frozen embryos into the uterus of women. This technique is applicable to couples who are unable to transfer embryos immediately for some reason.
During IVF, multiple fertilized eggs are usually produced, but not every fertilized egg will be transplanted immediately. The remaining fertilized eggs can be frozen for future use. When the couple is ready to welcome the child, the frozen embryo can be thawed and transferred into the uterus of the woman.
The advantage of FET technology is that it reduces the frequency of women receiving drug stimulation and surgery, improves the success rate, and can better arrange time and plan.
4. Testicular sperm extraction (TESE)
Testicular sperm extraction (TESE) is a test tube baby technology for male infertility. It is applicable to men who are unable to conceive naturally due to problems in sperm production or delivery.
In TESE technology, doctors will extract sperm from the male testis or epididymis through surgery. These sperm can then be combined with female eggs in the laboratory for in vitro fertilization and embryo culture. Finally, select the best embryos to be transferred into the uterus of women to achieve IVF.
TESE technology is an effective choice for some male infertility, which can help them achieve their reproductive aspirations.
summary
IVF technology is a great scientific and technological innovation, which provides new birth options for couples who cannot conceive naturally. Under the current technological progress, in vitro fertilization (IVF), enhanced ovarian function (AOS), frozen embryo transfer (FET), testicular sperm extraction (TESE) and other similar technologies have brought hope to those couples who need help. Through these advanced technologies, many people have realized their dream of becoming parents.
