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What is the difference between IVF and natural birth?



Difference between test tube baby and natural born baby

Test tube babies and babies born naturally are two different ways of reproduction. Test tube baby is developed by in vitro fertilization technology, in which the fertilized eggs are cultured into embryos in the laboratory, and then the embryos are transferred to the mother's uterus. The natural birth of a baby is a natural process of pregnancy and development in the female uterus. The following will elaborate on the differences between IVF and naturally born infants from four aspects.

 What is the difference between IVF and natural birth?

Acceptance process and cost

The acceptance process of IVF is relatively complex. First of all, couples need to carry out a series of physical examinations to ensure that it is suitable for the IVF birth mode. Then, the woman needs to conduct ovulation induction treatment to promote the ovarian production of multiple mature eggs to facilitate the subsequent process of egg collection. After that, the egg will combine with the sperm in the laboratory and grow into an embryo. Finally, the doctor will transfer the embryo into the woman's uterus. The whole process needs to go through many detailed operations, which may require many attempts, thus increasing the investment of time and energy.

The process of natural birth is simpler. Just have sex at the right time and wait for conception. Compared with IVF, the cost of natural birth is relatively low. The cost of IVF includes medical expenses, drug expenses, laboratory expenses, etc., and the overall cost is high.

Success rate and risk

The success rate of IVF depends on a number of factors, including the age of the woman, her physical condition, and the selected hospital and doctor's technical level. The success rate usually decreases with the age of the woman. According to various research data, the success rate of IVF is generally between 30% and 50%.

In contrast, the success rate of naturally born infants is more difficult to determine, because it is affected by more factors, such as the fertility of the woman, the quality of the man's sperm, and so on. Although the success rate has greater uncertainty, the success rate of naturally born infants is higher under normal circumstances.

The risk of IVF is higher than that of naturally born infants. The treatment of ovulation induction and the process of ovum collection may cause some side effects, such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. In addition, abortion or ectopic pregnancy may occur after embryo transfer. Although these risks can be minimized under the monitoring of doctors, there are still some risks.

time factor

IVF has a relatively long cycle. It may take months or even years from the beginning of preparation to the final successful pregnancy. During this period, couples need to insist on receiving examination and treatment, and suffer from long-term anxiety and psychological pressure.

There is no clear time period for naturally born infants. The time of conception can be any time between months and years. Compared with IVF, the process of natural birth is more natural and flexible.

Summary

There are significant differences in acceptance process, cost, success rate and time factors between IVF and natural born infants. IVF needs to go through complicated medical procedures and high costs, with a low success rate and certain risks. In contrast, the process of natural birth is more simple and natural, with a relatively high success rate and low risk. In consideration of personal conditions and actual needs, couples can choose their own reproductive methods.

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