Who is the third generation of IVF suitable for?
The emergence of the third generation technology of IVF provides more opportunities for couples who cannot conceive through natural means. Through gene screening, embryo selection and other technical means, the third generation of IVF not only improves the success rate, but also reduces the risk of inheritance of some genetic diseases. So, who is the third generation of IVF suitable for?
Older couple
With social progress, many couples choose to marry late and have children late. However, women's reproductive capacity gradually declines with the increase of age, which is a natural law of the body. For older couples, the third generation of IVF technology can provide a more feasible way to achieve their reproductive aspirations. Through the third generation of IVF, doctors can screen the best embryos for transplantation, improve the success rate and reduce the risk of pregnancy problems.
In addition, the third generation technology of IVF can also be used for female postmenopausal childbearing. Although the ovarian function of postmenopausal women declines, they may still be pregnant and have children by means of egg donation or embryo transfer.
Couples with genetic diseases
Genetic diseases are diseases caused by gene mutation, which can be passed on to the offspring through heredity. For couples carrying certain gene mutations, the traditional way of reproduction may expose their children to the risk of genetic diseases. The third generation technology of IVF can eliminate embryos with genetic diseases and reduce the risk of disease through gene screening. This provides a possibility for couples with genetic diseases to achieve fertility under the premise of controlling disease risks.
In addition, the third generation technology of IVF can also be used for prenatal gene screening. Couples can choose to detect whether they carry the gene variation of some genetic diseases, so as to carry out corresponding avoidance or treatment, and truly achieve "healthy pregnancy and healthy offspring".
Couples with infertility
Infertility is one of the reasons why couples are difficult to conceive. For couples with infertility, the third generation technology of IVF is a common treatment. Through in vitro fertilization and embryo culture of eggs or sperm, the third generation technology of IVF can effectively improve the success rate of pregnancy.
In addition, the third generation of IVF technology is also widely used in couples with male oligozoospermia, low sperm motility and other problems. The success rate of pregnancy can be improved by using high-quality sperm and careful embryo screening.
Eugenic distance
The eugenic distance means that some patients with genetic diseases choose to use IVF technology to avoid the inheritance of genetic diseases when they are worried that their children will face the same disease risk. The third generation technology of IVF can transfer risk-free embryos to the mother through gene screening, embryo selection and other means to ensure that the next generation of children will not suffer from traditional genetic diseases. This way can bring peace of mind and healthy next generation to the family, and reduce the family burden and care responsibility.
To sum up, the third generation IVF technology is suitable for older couples, couples with genetic diseases, couples with infertility, and couples who need eugenics distance. Through the introduction of advanced gene screening and embryo selection technology, the third generation technology of IVF provides more opportunities for these people to realize their reproductive aspirations, and reduces the risk of inheritance of some genetic diseases.
