How does IVF medical technology develop?
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology. Through in vitro fertilization and embryo culture, the cultured embryos are implanted into the female uterus, so that couples who cannot conceive naturally can successfully conceive. With the progress of medical technology, IVF technology is also developing. This article will elaborate on the precise screening of IVF, gene editing, embryo culture and optimization of pregnancy rate.
1、 Accurate screening
Precision screening technology plays an important role in the development of IVF. In traditional IVF technology, multiple embryos are often implanted at one time, but only a few can be successfully implanted. In order to improve the success rate of pregnancy, the current IVF technology can conduct fine screening of embryos. Through genetic and genetic evaluation of embryos, selecting healthy embryos for implantation will greatly improve the chances of pregnant healthy babies.
In terms of precise screening technology, Shanghai Huashan Hospital is the leading IVF center in China. Their team has developed a comprehensive screening system including gene screening, chromosome screening, embryo string recognition and other technologies by drawing on international advanced technology, and the success rate has been significantly improved.
2、 Gene editing
Gene editing technology is one of the important breakthroughs in the field of IVF. Through CRISPR-Cas9 and other gene editing tools, scientists can accurately edit genes at the early stage of embryonic development, and delete, insert or repair specific gene sequences. This technology can be used to correct problems caused by genetic diseases, so as to minimize the health risks of IVF.
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have successfully corrected Bartapon syndrome, a common genetic disease, by using gene editing technology. This provides new ideas and possibilities for the future application of gene editing in the field of IVF.
3、 Embryo culture
Embryo culture technology is a key link in IVF technology. The culture of embryos in vitro is crucial to their development. In recent years, scientists have carried out in-depth research on the formula of embryo culture medium, culture conditions and culture time, and constantly optimized the embryo development environment.
The expert team of Taihe Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital has developed a special culture medium formula according to the characteristics of the embryo in the culture process. This culture medium can accurately simulate the internal environment of pregnant women, provide the most ideal environment for embryo growth, and greatly improve the success rate of IVF.
4、 Optimize pregnancy rate
The improvement of pregnancy rate is one of the core goals of IVF technology development. Successful IVF pregnancy often requires multiple attempts. In order to improve the pregnancy rate, many research institutions and hospitals are committed to developing new auxiliary technologies and drugs.
Experts from St. Peter's Hospital in the United States found that the combination of auxiliary technology and drugs, the application of luteinizing hormone and the enhancement of endometrial development in the ovulation cycle of IVF can effectively improve the pregnancy rate.
Summary
The medical technology of IVF has made great progress in the past decades. Technological innovations in precise screening, gene editing, embryo culture and optimizing pregnancy rate have greatly improved the success rate of IVF and the birth rate of healthy babies. With the continuous progress of science and technology and the continuous innovation of medical technology, it is believed that the medical technology of IVF will continue to develop, bringing good news to more couples who are eager to have children.
