What is the difference and relationship between IVF and artificial insemination- Aili Gang - 上海千花后花园_上海龙凤419_上海龙凤花坊
1. Difference in concept and method
In vitro fertilization (IVF) refers to the process of growth and development of fertilized eggs and sperm after in vitro fertilization, and then transfer the fertilized eggs to the mother's uterus. Artificial insemination (AI) refers to the process of pregnancy by injecting sperm directly into the female reproductive tract or uterus, and combining sperm with eggs by artificial means.
IVF is a relatively complex assisted reproductive technology, which usually requires the combination of eggs and sperm in vitro test tubes, and then transfer the fertilized eggs back to the mother's uterus. Artificial pregnancy is relatively simple, just need to inject sperm into the female body, waiting for the occurrence of natural pregnancy.
The hospitals in the world that widely use IVF technology include Massachusetts General Hospital in the United States, St. Bartholomew Hospital in London in the United Kingdom, etc., and artificial insemination can also be carried out in some fertility departments or maternity hospitals.
2. Differences in use scenarios and indications
IVF is often used for couples with female infertility, male infertility and infertility of both sides. It can overcome some problems such as abnormal reproductive system, poor egg or sperm quality, and help couples achieve their reproductive aspirations. Artificial insemination is mainly applicable to infertility caused by male sperm quality problems or female reproductive tract problems.
Test tube baby is suitable for low ovarian function, tubal obstruction, endometriosis and other situations, and plays a role in some diseases or situations that are not easy to cure. However, artificial insemination is more used to treat abnormal semen parameters in men, abnormal cervical mucus in women, or immune response to sperm.
In addition, IVF technology can also be used for genetic screening to screen out fertilized eggs with chromosome abnormalities and reduce the birth rate of infants with chromosome abnormalities.
3. Difference between operation process and success rate
The operation process of IVF is relatively complex, including women receiving hormone therapy to promote ovarian ovulation, egg retrieval, sperm egg combination, embryo culture, selection of the best embryo, embryo transfer and other steps. This process requires precise operation and highly professional technology. The operation of artificial pregnancy is relatively simple, mainly putting sperm into the female reproductive tract or uterus.
The success rate of IVF is related to many factors, including age, egg and sperm quality, uterus and fallopian tube conditions. According to statistics, the global success rate of IVF is about 30%. The success rate of artificial pregnancy is relatively low, usually around 15%.
Because IVF technology is more complex and has a higher success rate, it is considered to be a more effective assisted reproductive technology in many infertile couples. But in actual use, doctors will judge which method to choose according to the specific situation.
4. Impact on individuals and society
The emergence of IVF has provided new hope for couples who could not conceive naturally, giving them the opportunity to become parents. This is a kind of gospel for individuals, which can meet their reproductive aspirations. At the same time, IVF technology also provides business opportunities for medical institutions and promotes the development of related medical industries.
However, IVF technology has also caused a series of ethical and social problems. The most obvious one is the high cost of IVF, which only couples with certain economic strength can bear. In addition, the IVF technology also involves controversial issues such as embryo freezing and sex selection, which need to attract social attention and discussion.
Summary
There are obvious differences in concepts and methods between IVF and artificial insemination, as well as different application scenarios and operation processes. The IVF technology is more complex and has a higher success rate in some infertile patients, while the artificial pregnancy is simpler but has a lower success rate. The emergence of IVF is good news for individuals, but it also triggered a series of ethical and social problems.
Therefore, when choosing assisted reproductive technology, both husband and wife should fully understand the characteristics and indications of various technologies, and have in-depth communication with doctors to make more intelligent decisions.
