Being a test tube baby at an old age: how high is the success rate?
With the development of modern medicine, IVF technology has become a feasible way to help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their dreams. However, for older women, whether IVF can succeed is a matter of great concern. This article will discuss the success rate of IVF for elderly women from many aspects.
1. Influence of age on success rate
Age is one of the most important factors affecting the success rate of IVF. The fertility of women will decline with age, mainly because of the decline in egg quality. Among women over 40 years old, the success rate of IVF is significantly reduced due to the quality of eggs. According to the statistics of a hospital, the success rate of IVF for women under 40 years old is about 30% to 40%, while that for women over 40 years old is only 20% to 30%.
However, age is not the only determinant. Other influencing factors such as female weight, ovarian function, etc. will also have a certain impact on the success rate. Therefore, even older women may still succeed in IVF as long as they meet relevant health conditions.
2. Experience of hospitals and doctors
The experience of hospitals and doctors is also an important factor affecting the success rate of IVF. The equipment and technical level of the hospital should be considered when selecting IVF hospitals. Excellent hospitals are usually equipped with advanced equipment and experienced doctors to provide higher quality treatment services.
Take a Grade III A hospital in Beijing as an example. The hospital has an advanced IVF laboratory and an experienced team. According to their statistics, the success rate of IVF in this hospital is 40%, which is much higher than that in other hospitals.
3. Health status and living habits
Women's health status and living habits will also affect the success rate of IVF. Healthy physique and good living habits are very important for the improvement of egg quality. Smoking, drinking and unhealthy eating habits may have a negative impact on eggs, thereby reducing the success rate of IVF.
In addition, some chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes will also have a negative impact on the success rate of IVF. Therefore, when considering IVF, women need to pay attention to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and receive treatment for related diseases when necessary.
4. Influence of psychological factors
Psychological factors also play an important role in the success rate of IVF. Older women often suffer from greater psychological pressure, which may affect the treatment results. Anxiety, stress and nervousness may affect women's endocrine system and have a negative impact on egg quality.
Therefore, it is very important to reduce pressure and maintain a good attitude. At the same time, mutual support between husband and wife can also improve the success rate of IVF.
Summary
To sum up, the success rate of IVF for elderly women is affected by many factors. Age is one of the most important factors, but not the only determinant. The experience of hospitals and doctors, women's health status and living habits, and psychological factors will have an important impact on the success rate. To improve the success rate, women need to choose appropriate hospitals and doctors, pay attention to health in life, reduce pressure, and maintain a good attitude. As long as all kinds of factors are taken into consideration, the elderly women may also succeed in IVF.
