introduction
With the increasing trend of population aging, more and more couples only consider having children in middle age. However, women's physiological difficulties in childbirth increase at the age of 44, and they need medical technology to achieve their reproductive aspirations. This article will introduce which medical technologies can assist the 44 year old to give birth.
1. In vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET)
In vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is an assisted reproductive technology. After in vitro fertilization of female eggs and male sperm, the well developed embryos are transferred back to the female uterus to increase the chance of pregnancy. For 44 year old women, the quality of eggs is relatively low and the success rate is low. However, in vitro fertilization technology can improve the chance of pregnancy by screening better quality embryos for transfer.
In the process of in vitro fertilization embryo transfer, ovulation promoting drugs can be used to promote the growth of follicles, increase the number of eggs collected, and select better eggs for fertilization. Then, the fertilized eggs are cultured in the laboratory to develop into embryos, and the embryos with better development potential are transferred back to the female uterus to implant and develop into babies.
In China, well-known assisted reproductive hospitals, such as Beijing Union Medical College Hospital Assisted Reproduction Center and Shanghai Long March Hospital Reproductive Department, all provide in vitro fertilization embryo transfer services to help more women over 44 years old fulfill their mother's dream.
2. Egg donation
Egg donation is a technique that allows older women to use young women's eggs for fertilization. Select young and healthy women to donate eggs, and transfer the fertilized embryos to the uterus of older women to make them pregnant and have children.
Egg donation can overcome the problem that age affects egg quality and improve the success rate. In addition, donor eggs similar to the appearance and constitution of the recipient can also be selected to make the offspring have similar genetic characteristics.
In China, some well-known reproductive centers such as Beijing Union Medical College Hospital Assisted Reproduction Center provide egg donation services. The hospital will carefully screen and check the donors to ensure the quality of eggs and the safety of the donation process.
3. Uterine transplantation
Uterine transplantation is a high-risk and complicated operation, which is suitable for women who cannot conceive normally due to congenital defects, surgical excision or other reasons. The ability to conceive and deliver can be achieved by transplanting the donor's or her own uterus into the female body.
For 44 year old women, uterine transplantation may be an ideal choice, because the quality and quantity of eggs may be affected by age, while the function of the uterus is not limited by age.
In recent years, several hospitals in China have successfully carried out uterine transplantation operations, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and General Hospital of Nanjing Military Region. These hospitals have a high level of surgical technology and team experience, providing hope for 44 year old women.
4. Embryo gene screening
Embryo gene screening is a technology used to screen whether embryos carry certain genetic diseases or chromosome abnormalities. Through cell sampling of fertilized eggs in test tubes, genetic information of embryos is detected by gene analysis, and then healthy embryos are selected for transplantation.
For 44 year old women, because age factors will increase the probability of chromosomal abnormalities, embryo gene screening can help select normal embryos, improve the success rate and reduce the risk of miscarriage.
In China, some professional reproductive centers such as the Assisted Reproduction Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital provide embryo gene screening services. Doctors will develop appropriate screening programs and provide professional guidance and technical support according to the needs of patients and medical indications.
summary
If 44 year old women want to have children, they can use in vitro fertilization embryo transfer, egg donation, uterine transplantation, embryo gene screening and other medical technologies to achieve this. These technologies can play a role in improving the chance of pregnancy, ensuring the quality of embryos and eliminating the risk of genetic diseases. Different techniques are applicable to different individual situations. It is recommended to consult a professional doctor in advance to determine the most appropriate scheme. At present, many well-known assisted reproduction centers in China have advanced equipment and professional medical teams, providing reliable support for 44 year old women to realize their reproductive dreams.
