Indications for IVF
IVF technology is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is applicable to some couples with fertility difficulties. The following are the indications for IVF:
1. Female oviduct abnormality
The fallopian tube is the channel for eggs to enter the uterus from the ovary. If the fallopian tube is abnormal, such as blocked or completely missing, it will cause the eggs to fail to pass through the fallopian tube smoothly. At this time, IVF technology is needed to assist in pregnancy. In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer can be used for IVF to directly put the fertilized eggs into the uterus, bypass the abnormal fallopian tube, and improve the probability of success.
2. Male sperm abnormality
Male sperm abnormalities, such as too few sperm, poor motility, and abnormal morphology, will cause difficulties in natural pregnancy. Through IVF technology, in vitro fertilization or sperm injection can be used to combine high-quality sperm with eggs to increase the possibility of pregnancy.
3. The cause of infertility is unknown
There are still some couples who have gone through various examinations, but still have not found a clear reason for infertility. At this time, IVF technology, in vitro fertilization or embryo transfer and other methods can be used to increase the chance of pregnancy and achieve fertility aspirations.
How doctors assess suitability
The indications of IVF technology need to be evaluated by professional doctors. The following is the doctor's assessment of suitability:
1. Comprehensive medical history investigation
The doctor will first conduct a comprehensive investigation of the couple's medical history, including whether the couple has had the experience of natural pregnancy before, and whether they have other basic diseases. This can help doctors understand whether couples really meet the indications of IVF technology.
2. Physical examination and examination
The doctor will carry out a comprehensive physical examination and relevant examinations for the couple, including sex hormone level detection, semen analysis, oviduct patency inspection, etc., to determine whether the couple has fertility problems and whether it is necessary to use IVF technology.
3. Professional team assessment
The process of evaluating the suitability of IVF needs to involve multiple professional teams, including reproductive medicine experts, medical genetics experts, psychologists, etc. They will discuss together, assess the suitability of the couple according to the actual situation, and provide the best treatment plan.
Evaluation of indications for IVF in existing hospitals
Taking a famous reproductive hospital in China as an example, the evaluation of IVF indications mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Collection and analysis of medical history
The hospital will learn about the couple's birth history, family history and related disease history through detailed medical history collection and analysis. This will help doctors understand the specific situation of patients and determine whether it is appropriate to carry out IVF treatment.
2. Physical examination and examination
The hospital will conduct a comprehensive physical examination and examination, including ovulation monitoring, semen analysis, oviduct patency inspection, etc., to determine whether couples have fertility problems, and also help doctors to develop personalized treatment plans.
3. Multidisciplinary discussion
The professional team of the hospital will hold regular multidisciplinary discussions, including reproductive medicine experts, medical genetics experts, psychologists, etc. They will jointly assess the suitability of the patient and work out the best treatment plan.
Summary
IVF technology is suitable for couples who cannot conceive in a natural way. Common indications include abnormal female fallopian tubes, abnormal male sperm, and unknown causes of infertility. Doctors evaluate the suitability of the couple through medical history investigation, physical examination and examination, and multidisciplinary discussion. In existing hospitals, detailed medical history collection and analysis, comprehensive physical examination and examination, and multidisciplinary discussion are all important links in assessing suitability. Doctors will develop personalized treatment plans based on the evaluation results to help couples achieve their reproductive aspirations.
