Is it necessary to do test tube for elder childbearing?
With the social progress and the development of medical technology, more and more couples choose to postpone childbearing, which leads to the increase of elderly childbearing. Many people pay attention to whether it is necessary to make test tubes for elderly childbearing. Test tube baby technology is a means of reproductive medicine, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve fertility through assisted reproductive technology. Although IVF technology is effective in some cases, not all elderly couples need to have IVF. The following will discuss from different perspectives whether the elderly fertility is suitable for test tubes, and how to judge whether test tubes are needed.
Physical health
Older women who give birth need to undergo detailed physical examination, including cardiopulmonary function, blood test, uterus and ovary examination. If women are in good health, have normal ovarian function, and have good endometrial thickness and quality, then they are more likely to conceive naturally, and do not necessarily need test tubes. However, if women have some health problems, such as ovarian dysfunction, uterine abnormalities, hormone imbalance, etc., IVF technology may be a more suitable choice.
For example, women's ovarian function is impaired, the quality of eggs is poor, and the chance of natural pregnancy is low. At this time, other women's eggs can be used for pregnancy through IVF technology. For another example, the thin endometrium of women is not suitable for embryo embedding, and embryos can be embedded into the uterus of the surrogate mother through the IVF technology.
Childbearing history
Women's reproductive history is also one of the important factors to judge whether they need test tubes. If couples have had a history of infertility for some time and cannot conceive naturally, then IVF technology may be the best choice. Nevertheless, for couples who have given birth at an advanced age, IVF technology is not the only option. There are other assisted reproductive methods available.
For example, if the female has a blocked fallopian tube or the male has sperm quality problems, but the ovarian function is normal, then the IVF method in IVF technology can be considered. However, if women's ovarian function declines, the quality of eggs is poor, or there are uterine problems, then the assisted reproductive methods in IVF technology, such as egg and sperm donation and surrogacy, may be more suitable for these couples.
Economic and psychological factors
IVF technology is a high cost medical treatment, which requires couples to have certain economic strength. For some couples with limited economic conditions, they may not be able to bear the cost of IVF technology. At this time, they can consider other assisted reproductive methods or seek more affordable medical options.
In addition, the psychological pressure of elderly childbearing on couples also needs to be considered. If couples face great psychological pressure, IVF technology may not be suitable for them. In this case, the couple can choose other assisted reproductive methods, or psychological counseling to reduce stress.
Medical institutions and expert opinions
Finally, couples can consult medical institutions and experts to decide whether they need test tubes. They will make a comprehensive assessment based on the specific situation of the couple and provide professional advice. Couples can choose some well-known specialized reproductive medicine hospitals, such as Beijing Union Medical College Hospital Reproductive Medicine Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University Medical College Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Reproductive and Genetic Medicine Center.
Summary
There is no unchangeable answer to whether the test tube is needed for old age reproduction. Individual differences are very large, which needs to be comprehensively considered according to the couple's physical condition, reproductive history, economic status and psychological factors. If the health condition is good, the birth history is normal, the economic capacity is allowed, the psychological pressure is controllable, and the expert's advice is obtained, then other assisted reproductive methods can be considered, not only in IVF technology. The final decision should be the joint choice of the couple, taking into account both the possibility of childbirth and the balance of physical and mental health.
