Frequency of IVF ectopic pregnancy
IVF refers to the process of transferring fertilized eggs into the mother's uterus through in vitro fertilization technology to help infertile couples achieve fertility. Although IVF technology has achieved great success in solving the problem of infertility, it also has certain risks, one of which is the occurrence of ectopic pregnancy. The frequency of IVF ectopic pregnancy will be elaborated from different perspectives.
Definition and causes of ectopic pregnancy
Extrauterine pregnancy refers to the condition that the fertilized egg is implanted outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube. Compared with natural pregnancy, the incidence of IVF ectopic pregnancy is slightly higher. There are two main reasons:
First, during in vitro fertilization, multiple fertilized eggs will be implanted back into the uterus, and the number of successfully implanted embryos is usually more than that of natural pregnancy. This leads to a relatively high number of embryos in the uterus, increasing the possibility of ectopic pregnancy.
Secondly, factors related to reproductive system problems of infertile couples will also increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy. For example, whether the fallopian tube is unobstructed and the uterus is deformed may affect the implantation process of the fertilized egg.
Therefore, in the IVF cycle, professional hospitals will conduct a comprehensive physical examination and evaluation of patients in advance to determine whether there is a risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Frequency of IVF ectopic pregnancy
According to a large number of actual data and research results, the incidence of IVF ectopic pregnancy is relatively high, about 10% to 20%. However, this proportion is related to individual factors and the level of medical operation. The incidence of ectopic pregnancy may be slightly different in different hospitals and different technology practitioners.
Specifically, the incidence of ectopic pregnancy is related to female age, infertility causes, fallopian tube conditions and other factors. Older women, women with tubal problems, and women with a history of ectopic pregnancy have a higher risk of ectopic pregnancy.
In addition, the technical level and operating experience of different doctors also affect the incidence of ectopic pregnancy to a certain extent. Therefore, it is very important to select a professional hospital with rich experience and superb technology for IVF surgery.
Symptoms and management of ectopic pregnancy in test tube infants
Extrauterine pregnancy often presents lower abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, shoulder pain and other symptoms, which are different from normal pregnancy. If patients have these symptoms, they need to seek medical advice in time for diagnosis.
Once an ectopic pregnancy is diagnosed, the treatment goal is to maintain the life safety of the patient. For ectopic pregnancy, the common treatment methods include surgery and medication.
The operation method is mainly through laparoscopy or laparotomy to remove the ectopic pregnancy tissue. The drug treatment is to use a drug called methylprednisolone to inhibit the continued growth of ectopic pregnancy tissue and promote its self absorption.
summary
The incidence of IVF ectopic pregnancy is relatively high, about 10% to 20%. The occurrence of ectopic pregnancy is related to many factors, including individual factors of patients and the level of medical procedures. In order to reduce the risk of ectopic pregnancy, patients should choose an experienced and skilled professional hospital for IVF surgery, and seek medical advice in time for diagnosis and treatment.
