The origin and development of IVF
IVF is a method of in vitro fertilization through assisted reproductive technology, which enables couples who cannot conceive naturally to have their own children. The development of IVF has a long history, and with the progress of science and technology and the accumulation of medical practice, significant progress has been made. This article will elaborate on the development of IVF from four aspects: social needs, scientific and technological breakthroughs, legal policies and hospital practice.
Social needs
The development of IVF technology stems from the demand of society for fertility issues. With the acceleration of the pace of life in modern society, the development of women's careers, late marriage and late childbirth and other social phenomena have led many couples to face difficulties in natural childbirth. IVF technology provides a solution for these couples. For example, the world's first test tube baby was born in 1978. The mother of this baby was a woman who could not conceive naturally. The development of IVF technology is closely related to social needs.
With the development of the times, the application of IVF technology has become more and more extensive. Not only because of fertility problems, but also because some couples carry genetic diseases and do not want to pass on the disease to the next generation, they will also choose IVF technology. Therefore, the development of IVF technology must be combined with social needs.
Scientific and technological breakthrough
The development of IVF technology is closely related to scientific and technological breakthroughs. The first successful birth of IVF requires a breakthrough in reproductive medicine ethics and technology. Through years of research and practice, scientists have finally achieved the success of in vitro fertilization. Since then, with the continuous improvement of gene detection, embryo culture and implantation technology, IVF technology has also made a major breakthrough.
For example, the embryo culture technology in IVF technology has made revolutionary progress. In traditional IVF technology, embryos are cultured in culture dishes for a short time, which often leads to unstable embryonic development. Now, the emergence of new embryo culture technology enables embryos to develop stably in culture dishes until the fifth day, reducing the defective rate before embryo implantation and improving the success rate of IVF.
Legal policy
The development of IVF technology is also affected by laws and policies. Different countries and regions have different legal provisions and restrictions on IVF technology. For example, the UK is one of the first countries in the world to legislate and implement IVF technology. As early as 1990, the British Parliament passed the Human Embryology and Embryology Act. The law allows the research and clinical application of IVF, and provides perfect supervision and ethical restrictions.
The formulation and improvement of laws and policies have made IVF technology get the necessary norms and guarantees. At the same time, policy differences among countries have also promoted international cooperation and research on IVF technology. The constant adaptation and revision of laws and policies have provided strong support for the development of IVF technology.
Hospital Practice
Hospital practice is the basis for the development of IVF technology. Each hospital provides high-quality IVF services for patients by introducing technology, training medical personnel and implementing clinical operation specifications. For example, Emory University Medical Center in the United States is one of the world's famous IVF medical institutions. The hospital has advanced equipment and professional team, providing a full set of IVF services from embryo culture to embryo implantation.
The hospital's practical experience and technical level are also improving, laying the foundation for the development of IVF technology. Through the practice of the hospital, the success rate and safety of IVF technology have been greatly improved by constantly summarizing experience, improving technology and improving process.
Summary
The development of IVF technology stems from social needs, and it has been constantly promoted and improved through scientific and technological breakthroughs and hospital practice. Legal policies provide legal protection and ethical constraints for IVF technology. The development of IVF technology has provided fertility opportunities for couples who are unable to conceive naturally, and has also played a positive role in screening, prevention and control of genetic diseases. With the further progress of society and the continuous breakthrough of science and technology, IVF technology is expected to achieve greater development and application in the future.
