Who needs IVF?
Test tube baby is a kind of assisted reproduction technology, which is suitable for couples who cannot conceive naturally or have fertility difficulties. The following details who needs IVF from infertility, genetic diseases, female age and male factors.
Infertility
Infertility refers to the long-term failure of couples to conceive. The cause of infertility may be male problems, such as insufficient sperm quality and quantity, or female problems, such as fallopian tube obstruction or ovarian dysfunction. For these infertile couples, IVF is a good choice.
Azoospermia is one of the main causes of male infertility. Some men may suffer from spermatogenesis disorders, resulting in too few sperm or completely unable to produce. In this case, IVF can help to conceive by artificial fertilization or directly injecting sperm into the egg.
The problem of female fallopian tube is also a major cause of infertility. The fallopian tube may be blocked or damaged, making the egg unable to combine with the sperm. In this case, IVF can bypass the fallopian tube by putting the fertilized egg directly into the uterus to achieve pregnancy.
Infertile couples can go to formal hospitals for detailed reproductive system inspection and evaluation, and doctors can develop test tube baby programs for them according to the inspection results.
Genetic disease
Some couples may carry some hereditary diseases and worry about passing them on to the next generation. IVF technology can conduct genetic screening during fertilization to ensure that only healthy embryos are implanted into the uterus.
Chromosome abnormalities and single gene genetic diseases can be detected by genetic screening before embryo implantation. This can help couples avoid passing on serious genetic diseases to their children.
In China, some regular hospitals such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital have advanced IVF technology and genetic screening equipment, which can help couples achieve the birth of healthy babies.
Female age
With the growth of women's age, the quality and quantity of eggs will gradually decline, leading to difficulties in pregnancy. Over age is another common indication for IVF.
The ovarian function of women will weaken with age, which may lead to ovulation problems or egg quality decline. For women over 35 years old, IVF is a good choice.
IVF technology can increase the chance of pregnancy through assisted ovulation, and ensure healthy embryos through genetic screening. Peking University Third Hospital and other hospitals have rich experience in the field of IVF for elderly women, and can provide professional support for these women.
Male factors
IVF is not just for women. Male factors may also be one of the causes of infertility, such as the decrease of semen quality and quantity.
Low sperm quantity or poor quality may reduce the chance of natural pregnancy. Test tube babies can help conceive by taking sperm and injecting it into eggs.
Shenzhen Massage Hospital and other professional institutions have rich experience in male infertility treatment, which can provide personalized IVF programs for couples with male infertility problems.
Summary
IVF is suitable for infertile couples, couples with genetic diseases, older women and couples with male factors. Through the diagnosis and evaluation of formal hospitals, couples can find their own IVF programs. The emergence of IVF technology has brought hope for these couples to achieve fertility, and further promoted the development and progress of assisted reproductive technology.
