Effective treatment of infertility in the elderly
With the progress of society and the improvement of people's living standards, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing, which leads to the increasingly prominent problem of infertility in the elderly. Elderly childbearing infertility mainly refers to the situation that women who are 35 years old or older have not been pregnant for one year without the influence of major disease related factors. However, even in the face of the imprisonment of old age, there are still some treatments that can help elderly women achieve their reproductive aspirations.
Assisted reproductive technology (ART)
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is one of the most widely used methods to treat infertility. ART includes in vitro fertilization (IVF), embryo transfer and other technologies. For older women, IVF has become a major and effective treatment option. This method improves the probability of pregnancy by collecting eggs from women and sperm provided by men, combining them into embryos in the laboratory, and then implanting the embryos into women's uterus.
The success rate of IVF mainly depends on women's age. Although the success rate of older women is low, through further technological innovation and the accumulation of doctors' experience, there is also a certain opportunity to successfully conceive. Some professional assisted reproductive institutions, such as the Reproductive and Genetic Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, can provide first-class technology and equipment to help elderly women realize their reproductive dreams.
Ovarian activation technology
Ovarian activation technology is another effective method to deal with infertility in the elderly. This technology is applicable to some women who are infertile due to ovarian function decline or premature aging. The technique uses hormones to extend a woman's reproductive period and promote the development of follicles. For example, NK cell activation therapy can improve infertility by improving the NK activity of patients by giving them cell immunotherapy with interleukin-2 and lymphokine activation.
The success of ovarian activation technology largely depends on the individual condition of women and the specific treatment scheme adopted. Although the success rate of technology still needs to be further improved, this method has provided an opportunity for older women to choose. Some well-known hospitals, such as the Reproductive Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University in Guangzhou, have provided ovarian activation technology treatment services.
Immunotherapy
For older women, immunotherapy is another possible and effective option. In the clinical practice of the Department of Reproduction, it was found that some infertile women had positive cervical mucus anti embryonic antibody, or positive serum embryonic antibody. At this time, serum immunotherapy or intrauterine therapy can be used to correct the local or systemic immune function, improve the reproductive environment and increase the probability of pregnancy.
Immunotherapy can regulate women's immune system, reduce the rejection of embryos, and thus increase the probability of pregnancy. The specific efficacy of this method may be different in different individuals, but it is a possible and effective treatment option for some elderly infertile women. Some top hospitals in China, such as the Reproductive Immunization Department of Shanghai Xinhua Hospital, have provided this service.
Auxiliary treatment of traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history and rich experience in the treatment of infertility. For the elderly infertile women, traditional Chinese medicine can be used as an auxiliary treatment to regulate the balance of yin and yang in women, and promote the recovery of blood circulation and reproductive system functions.
The commonly used auxiliary treatment of traditional Chinese medicine includes traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, acupuncture, moxibustion, etc. For example, the "four steps" meridian conditioning method is used to regulate the balance of yin and yang in women's bodies by puncturing multiple points in the meridians, enhance fertility, and improve the probability of pregnancy. In China, many professional TCM hospitals, such as Longhua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Dongfang Hospital affiliated to Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, provide TCM assisted treatment services.
summary
Although facing certain difficulties, there are some effective treatment methods that can help the elderly women who are infertile. Assisted reproductive technology such as IVF has become the main treatment method, while ovarian activation technology, immunotherapy and traditional Chinese medicine adjuvant treatment may also provide effective options for older women to achieve their reproductive aspirations. These methods can choose the appropriate hospital and doctor for treatment according to personal conditions. However, it should be noted that different treatment methods may have different effects on different patients. It is recommended that women consult professional doctors before receiving treatment, and choose appropriate treatment schemes according to their individual conditions.
