Comparison of IVF and natural pregnancy
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, through in vitro fertilization, the fertilized eggs are transferred back to the mother to achieve pregnancy and fertility. In contrast, natural pregnancy is the combination of sperm and egg through sexual intercourse, which naturally develops into pregnancy and baby. This article will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of IVF and natural pregnancy from four aspects: social needs, success rate, medical costs and fertility difficulties.
Social needs
With the development of modern society, more and more couples are facing fertility difficulties. Test tube baby technology provides a solution for infertile couples. No matter because of physiological problems or other reasons, couples who cannot conceive naturally can achieve their desire for fertility through IVF technology. For example, the IVF clinic at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center provides professional assisted reproductive services for couples who cannot conceive naturally. This demand has prompted the development of IVF technology.
However, natural pregnancy depends on the physiological conditions of both parties and may not meet the reproductive needs of every couple. IVF technology can help couples with reproductive problems realize their desire to have children. Therefore, from the perspective of social needs, IVF technology is necessary.
Success rate
In some cases, IVF technology can improve the pregnancy success rate of couples. By screening multiple fertilized eggs and selecting the healthiest embryo to transfer back to the mother, the pregnancy probability can be improved. For example, the Portland Medical Center in London, England, is an institution that provides IVF technology. They aim to improve the success rate of pregnancy through a series of testing and screening processes.
The success rate of natural pregnancy is affected by many factors, including fertility, menstrual cycle, etc. In addition, in some cases, couples may need several natural pregnancy opportunities to successfully conceive. Therefore, IVF technology has advantages in improving the success rate of pregnancy.
Medical costs
IVF technology is an expensive treatment, which requires multiple IVF cycles, and the cost is often high. For example, the Harry Street International Hospital in London, England, provides IVF technology at a cost ranging from several thousand pounds to tens of thousands of pounds.
In contrast, the cost of natural pregnancy is relatively low. Couples only need to have sex and carry out daily health care and pregnancy preparation. Therefore, for couples with limited economic conditions, natural pregnancy may be more feasible.
Fertility difficulty
IVF technology is usually used for couples who cannot conceive naturally after a period of time. For them, IVF offers an alternative. At the same time, IVF can also help couples with obvious fertility problems, such as blocked fallopian tubes, to achieve their fertility aspirations.
However, for those couples who have no obvious fertility problems, natural pregnancy may be easier. They only need to follow some fertility advice and precautions, and they may become pregnant naturally.
summary
Whether it is IVF or natural pregnancy, each choice has its advantages and limitations. IVF technology can meet the needs of couples who cannot conceive naturally and improve the success rate of pregnancy, but the cost is high. Natural pregnancy is suitable for couples without fertility problems. It is cheap, but the success rate may be low. Therefore, we should weigh the advantages and disadvantages according to personal conditions and needs, and choose a suitable birth mode.
