Applicable population of IVF
IVF technology is widely used in some specific situations, including the following categories of people:
The first is couples who cannot conceive naturally. These couples may be infertile due to female fallopian tube obstruction or abnormal immune system. IVF technology can help women realize their desire for fertility by cultivating fertilized eggs into embryos in the laboratory, and then implanting the embryos into women's uterus.
The second category is elderly women. With the development of society, more and more women choose late marriage and late childbearing, but the increase of age will lead to the decline of women's ovarian function, thus reducing the chance of natural pregnancy. IVF technology can provide an opportunity for older women to become pregnant and have children at a later age.
The third category is couples carrying genetic disease genes. Some couples may carry some genetic disease genes. If they conceive in a natural way, their children may inherit these diseases. IVF technology can select healthy embryos for implantation through gene testing and screening, and reduce the incidence of genetic diseases.
The fourth type is infertility caused by uterine factors. Some women may have uterine dysfunction due to uterine abnormalities (such as congenital uterine hypoplasia) or surgery, and cannot conceive naturally. For these couples, IVF technology can help them realize their desire to have children by implanting the fertilized eggs into the mother's womb.
Effects of IVF on women's bodies
IVF may have some effects on women's bodies, as shown below:
First, the IVF process requires the use of assisted reproductive technologies, such as in vitro fertilization, which may have some side effects on the female body, such as breast pain and emotional fluctuations caused by hormone therapy.
Secondly, in the process of IVF, operations such as taking eggs and preparing endometrium may cause certain irritation and discomfort to the female body, such as abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, etc.
In addition, if multiple attempts are needed during IVF, it may have a certain impact on women's physical and mental health, bringing negative emotions such as stress and anxiety.
However, most women's physical reactions during IVF are within the normal range, which can be alleviated through reasonable nursing and doctor's guidance, and these discomfort usually disappear after treatment.
Advantages and disadvantages of IVF
As a kind of assisted reproductive technology, IVF has some obvious advantages and disadvantages.
In terms of advantages, first of all, IVF technology can help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their desire to have children, bringing them hope and joy. Secondly, IVF can choose healthy embryo implantation, reducing the incidence of genetic diseases. In addition, IVF technology can provide fertility opportunities for older women and extend the childbearing age of women.
Disadvantages: First of all, the cost of IVF technology is high, and not every family can afford it. Secondly, the IVF technology process is tedious and requires many attempts, which may have a certain impact on the physical and mental health of couples. In addition, the success rate of IVF technology is also uncertain, which cannot ensure that every couple can successfully conceive.
Summary
The applicable population of IVF technology includes couples unable to conceive naturally, elderly women, couples carrying genetic disease genes and infertility caused by uterine factors. IVF may cause some discomfort to the female body, but most of them are within the normal range. IVF technology has some obvious advantages and disadvantages, which require couples to take comprehensive consideration when deciding to accept technical treatment. In general, IVF technology has brought hope for some couples to realize their reproductive dreams, but it also needs to be treated rationally under the guidance of doctors.
