Safety of IVF for the elderly parturient
With the progress of society and the development of science and technology, IVF technology, as an assisted reproductive technology, has brought hope to many infertile couples. However, it has been controversial whether IVF technology is safe for elderly mothers. This article will comprehensively discuss the safety of IVF for elderly mothers from the aspects of fertility success rate, pregnancy complications, newborn health risks and appropriate hospital selection.
Fertility success rate
For older women, age is an important factor affecting the success rate of pregnancy. Generally speaking, with the growth of age, the number and quality of eggs will gradually decrease, which will lead to increased difficulty in pregnancy. However, IVF technology can improve the probability of pregnancy through artificial fertilization. According to the data of a hospital, the fertility success rate of the elderly parturients in this hospital through IVF technology has reached an average of 30%, and 2% of the elderly parturients over 60 years old also have a success rate. This data shows that although the fertility success rate of elderly mothers is low, IVF is still a viable option.
In addition, the experience and professional level of the hospital in implementing IVF technology are also the key factors to determine the success of childbirth. Some top hospitals have special reproductive medical centers with senior doctors and advanced equipment, which can provide professional diagnosis and treatment services and improve the fertility success rate of test tube babies for elderly mothers.
Pregnancy complications
One concern of IVF for older mothers is the increased risk of complications during pregnancy. With the growth of age, the risk of pregnant women suffering from diabetes, hypertension and other diseases will also increase. However, IVF technology can eliminate potential genetic diseases in the early stage, and conduct regular physical examination for patients to timely discover and intervene possible complications.
In addition, there are some side effects of hormone therapy in the process of IVF. However, relevant research shows that these side effects are controllable in most cases, and their adverse effects on pregnant women can be alleviated through doctors' guidance and regulation.
Newborn health risks
For the safety of IVF for elderly mothers, the health of newborns should also be considered. With the growth of age, the risk of delivery of elderly mothers will also increase, such as premature delivery, low birth weight, Down syndrome, etc. However, IVF technology can reduce the risk of neonatal disease by screening the genetic health of embryos and selecting healthy embryos for transplantation.
In addition, the nursing of newborns is also an important link to ensure their health. The hospital should provide guidance and nursing programs from the baby doctor, conduct a comprehensive health examination after the birth of the newborn, timely find and deal with any potential problems, and ensure the healthy growth of the newborn.
Appropriate hospital selection
When choosing IVF hospitals, elderly mothers should consider the strength and reputation of the hospital. The first-class hospitals have advanced medical equipment and professional medical teams, and can provide personalized treatment programs and intimate nursing services. At the same time, elderly mothers should also consult other patients' opinions and experience, understand the actual effect and reputation of different hospitals, and choose the most suitable hospital for themselves.
To sum up, test tube baby is a relatively safe choice for elderly mothers. Although there are problems such as relatively low fertility success rate, increased risk of pregnancy complications and neonatal health risks, these risks can be controlled and reduced by selecting professional hospitals and receiving scientific treatment. Therefore, if the elderly mothers have a clear desire and choose appropriate medical institutions, IVF technology is still a safe and reliable reproductive assistance technology.
