Treatment of infertility in the elderly
With the progress of society and the increasing demand for childbearing age, more and more couples are concerned about the treatment of elderly infertility. Although infertility symptoms caused by aging are common, modern medicine has developed a variety of effective treatments. This article will introduce in detail the treatment of infertility in the elderly from the aspects of life conditioning, assisted reproductive technology, traditional Chinese medicine treatment and surgical treatment.
Life conditioning
For elderly infertile couples, reasonable life conditioning plays an important role in treatment. First of all, both husband and wife should maintain healthy living habits, quit smoking and drinking, work and rest regularly, and eat a balanced diet. In addition, pay attention to reducing the pressure of work and life. You can relieve the pressure through proper exercise, relaxation and rest. In addition, emotional communication between couples is also very important. More communication, mutual support and understanding can help couples better cope with infertility.
For women, it is also vital to maintain good hygiene habits. Gynecological examination shall be carried out regularly to timely discover and treat some potential diseases, such as cervicitis, hysteromyoma, etc. At the same time, pay attention to the prevention of infection and maintain personal hygiene, which will also help to improve the chances of pregnancy.
Assisted reproductive technology
Assisted reproductive technology is one of the important means to treat infertility, especially for elderly infertile couples. Common assisted reproductive technologies include IVF, artificial insemination, frozen embryo transfer, etc.
IVF technology is one of the most widely used assisted reproductive technologies. By transplanting the fertilized eggs into the mother's womb, the couple can realize their fertility wishes. Although the success rate is related to age, selecting the right embryo and the right time for IVF under the guidance of doctors can improve the probability of pregnancy.
Frozen embryo transfer is another common assisted reproductive technology. In the process of successful IVF, the surplus embryos will be frozen and stored until the appropriate time for subsequent transplantation. This can avoid the process of multiple egg retrieval, reduce the physical and psychological burden of the couple, and improve the pregnancy rate.
Traditional Chinese medicine treatment
Traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages in the treatment of elderly infertility. On the one hand, Chinese medicine can regulate the endocrine system of the body, improve ovarian function and egg quality. On the other hand, traditional Chinese medicine can improve the intrauterine environment and increase the possibility of implantation of fertilized eggs.
Traditional Chinese medicine treatment needs to be carried out under the guidance of professional doctors and prescribed according to the specific conditions of both husband and wife. Generally, traditional Chinese medicine treatment requires a certain amount of time to recuperate the body, so it requires the patience and persistence of the husband and wife. Although there may be some discomfort in the treatment of traditional Chinese medicine, there are few serious side effects, which is suitable for couples who want to have a natural pregnancy.
surgical treatment
Surgical treatment is suitable for some infertile patients with definite etiology. For example, for diseases such as fallopian tube obstruction and hysteromyoma, surgery can be used to correct problems and improve the chance of pregnancy. For women, a detailed examination is required before surgery to ensure that their physical condition is suitable for surgery.
Hospitals such as the Third Hospital of Peking University, Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine and other well-known domestic hospitals all have specialized diagnosis and treatment teams for elderly infertility, providing comprehensive treatment and consultation services, and patients can choose their own treatment methods under the guidance of experts.
Summary
For the treatment of infertility in the elderly, life conditioning, assisted reproductive technology, traditional Chinese medicine treatment and surgical treatment are common methods. Reasonable life conditioning can help couples recover their balance and increase their chances of pregnancy. Assisted reproductive technology improves the pregnancy rate through artificial means. Chinese medicine treatment can regulate the endocrine system and improve the internal environment of the uterus. Surgical treatment is suitable for solving infertility symptoms with clear etiology. By choosing appropriate treatment methods according to their own conditions and treating them under the guidance of professional doctors, we can increase the chances of pregnancy for elderly infertile patients.
