The difference between IVF and artificial pregnancy
IVF and artificial insemination are both ways to help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their dreams of fertility. Although they both use assisted reproductive technology, there are some differences in specific operations and success rates.
1. Pregnancy mode
IVF refers to the process of implantation of fertilized eggs into the mother's uterus after in vitro fertilization of eggs and sperm. This method is usually applicable to female fallopian tube injury, abnormal ovarian function or poor male sperm quality. Its operation steps include controlling the ovarian cycle, taking eggs, fertilizing, cultivating embryos and implanting them, and ultimately helping women to become pregnant successfully.
Artificial insemination refers to the artificial injection of sperm directly into the uterus or fallopian tube. This method is applicable to the situation where the quality of male semen is poor and vaginal intercourse cannot be achieved, or for women, there is ovulation disorder or the uterine environment is not suitable for embryo implantation. Artificial insemination is usually carried out through artificial insemination, test tube feeding, tubal intubation, etc.
2. Operation process
IVF requires a series of operational steps, including hormone therapy, ovarian hyperstimulation, ovum retrieval, sperm retrieval, fertilization and culture, embryo screening and implantation. These steps need to be carried out under the guidance of professional doctors and need to be closely monitored and accurately operated. The whole process is complicated and needs comprehensive evaluation and inspection of both parents and children.
In contrast, the operation of artificial pregnancy is relatively simple, mainly by injecting sperm into women, without complicated surgery and hormone therapy. In general, artificial pregnancy will be carried out during the ovulation period of women, and sperm injection will be carried out at the right time to increase the probability of pregnancy.
3. Success rate
The success rate of IVF is relatively high, but there is still a certain degree of risk and possibility of failure. According to the experience and technical level of hospitals and doctors, as well as the specific situation of couples, the success rate will vary. The success rate is affected by many factors, including age, quality of eggs and sperm, uterine environment, etc.
The success rate of artificial pregnancy is relatively low, because fertilization and embryo development depend on natural physiological processes to a large extent. In addition, artificial insemination cannot solve some more complex health problems, such as fallopian tube obstruction, uterine abnormalities, etc. These problems may lead to a lower success rate. The success rate is also affected by women's age and ovulation cycle.
4. Medical institutions
IVF technology has been relatively mature, and many well-known medical institutions around the world provide this service. For example, the American IVF Research Center (ART) in the United States, the Bloomfield Fertility and Nursing Center (BRC) in the United Kingdom, and the Melbourne IVF Center (MIVF) in Australia are all reputable IVF medical institutions.
Artificial insemination can usually be carried out in a wider range of medical institutions, such as maternity hospitals. This is because artificial insemination is relatively simple and requires relatively low operation technology.
Summary
IVF and artificial insemination both help couples who cannot conceive naturally to realize their reproductive dreams through assisted reproductive technology. However, there are some differences between the two in terms of pregnancy mode, operation process, success rate and medical institutions. IVF is more complex, has a higher success rate and more professional medical institutions, while artificial insemination is simpler, has a lower success rate and can be implemented in a wider range of medical institutions.
