What are the differences between IVF and artificial insemination?

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Definition of IVF and IVF

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the process of combining the egg and sperm together, and then transplanting the fertilized egg into the female uterus to continue to develop into a fetus. Artificial pregnancy refers to helping couples unable to conceive naturally to achieve the purpose of pregnancy through artificial methods, which can include test tube babies and other technical means.

Methods of artificial pregnancy and test tube baby

Artificial insemination mainly includes in vitro fertilization, intrauterine artificial insemination and egg or sperm donation. In IVF, the doctor will put the eggs and sperm together in the culture dish for IVF, and then transfer the well developed fertilized eggs back to the female uterus. Intrauterine insemination is the injection of washed and activated sperm into the uterus of a woman to fertilize her eggs. Egg or sperm donation means that one of the couples cannot provide healthy eggs or sperm and needs to obtain healthy germ cells through donation.

Artificial pregnancy and indications of test tube baby

Artificial insemination is mainly applicable to infertility caused by abnormal male fertility, blocked or resected female fallopian tubes, low fertility and other problems. The IVF technology can be applied to more infertility cases, including infertility for which specific reasons cannot be found, couples who have failed in multiple artificial insemination or IVF, older women, and multiple abortions.

Artificial pregnancy and success rate of IVF

The success rate of artificial pregnancy varies with different techniques and individual differences. The success rate of IVF is usually high, about 30% to 50% according to different hospitals and personal conditions. The success rate of intrauterine artificial insemination and egg or sperm donation is low, usually between 10% and 20%.

Summary

To sum up, IVF and artificial pregnancy are two different reproductive technologies. Artificial insemination includes in vitro fertilization, intrauterine artificial insemination and egg or sperm donation, which is applicable to some specific infertility symptoms. The IVF technology is more widely applied to infertile couples, with a relatively high success rate. No matter what technology is selected, it is important to carry out it under the guidance of doctors and with reasonable living habits and adjustments to improve the success rate and ensure the health of infants.