Definition and causes of ectopic pregnancy
Extrauterine pregnancy means that the fertilized egg is implanted outside the uterus, and in most cases, it is implanted in the fallopian tube. Extrauterine pregnancy is usually caused by abnormal fallopian tubes, such as fallopian tube malformation, hydrosalpinx, fallopian tube adhesion, etc. Other causes include endometriosis, endometriosis and adenomyosis. Although the incidence of ectopic pregnancy is not high, it is still a very serious gynecological disease due to its harmfulness.
The relationship between IVF and ectopic pregnancy
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that helps infertile couples achieve pregnancy through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF has a higher success rate, but there are also some risks, including the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
The relationship between the causes of ectopic pregnancy and test tube babies
First, ectopic pregnancy is related to the abnormality of the fallopian tube, whose function is to transport the fertilized eggs to the uterus for implantation. For IVF, the fertilized eggs are usually cultured in the laboratory for several days before embryo transfer, which means that the implantation time of the fertilized eggs may be later than the natural pregnancy. If there is abnormality in the fallopian tube, it may cause the embryo to stay in the fallopian tube, increasing the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Secondly, hormone therapy of IVF may also increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy. During IVF, women need hormone therapy to promote ovarian ovulation and endometrial growth. Hormone therapy may lead to endometriosis, endometriosis, adenomyosis and other diseases, further increasing the possibility of ectopic pregnancy.
In addition, IVF embryo transfer is also associated with the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Embryo transfer is to place the embryo in the uterus, but if the operation is improper or there are complications, the embryo may be misplaced or detained in other locations in the uterus, leading to ectopic pregnancy.
How to reduce the risk of ectopic pregnancy
In order to reduce the risk of ectopic pregnancy, IVF patients need to pay attention to the following points:
First of all, regularly receive gynecological examination and related auxiliary examinations, such as salpingography, to understand their own reproductive system. For patients with abnormal fallopian tubes, more appropriate assisted reproductive technology can be selected to avoid the existence of risks related to fallopian tubes during IVF.
Secondly, according to the doctor's suggestion, we should reasonably control the hormone treatment scheme of IVF. Doctors will formulate individualized hormone treatment plans according to individual conditions to reduce or avoid adverse reactions caused by hormone treatment, such as endometriosis and endometriosis adenomyosis.
Finally, choose a formal and professional hospital for IVF operation. Regular hospitals have professional technical teams and perfect facilities, which can ensure the standardization and safety of surgical operations and reduce operational risks.
summary
There is a certain correlation between ectopic pregnancy and test tube baby, which is mainly caused by factors such as abnormal fallopian tubes, hormone therapy and embryo transfer operation. In order to reduce the risk of ectopic pregnancy, IVF patients need to receive regular examinations, reasonably control hormone therapy, and select appropriate hospitals for surgery. Through the above measures, we can effectively reduce the incidence of ectopic pregnancy and improve the chance of successful pregnancy of test tube babies.
