Who is applicable to the IVF process?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology that can help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. Not all infertile patients are suitable for IVF, and only couples who meet specific conditions can choose this method. The following people are applicable to the IVF process:
1. Elderly couples
Female age is one of the important factors affecting the pregnancy rate. With the increase of female age, the ovarian function will gradually weaken, and the number and quality of eggs will also decline. Older couples (usually women over 35 years old) often face lower natural pregnancy rate and higher abortion rate. For these couples, IVF technology is an effective choice. Through in vitro fertilization and implantation of high-quality embryos into the mother, the success rate of pregnancy has been improved.
In addition, elderly couples also need to consider some risk factors in the process of IVF, such as the risk of premature delivery, the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities, etc. They should fully communicate with doctors and make decisions according to the specific situation.
2. Couples with reproductive system diseases
Some couples may suffer from reproductive system diseases, resulting in little or no chance of normal pregnancy. For example, women may suffer from fallopian tube obstruction, ovarian dysfunction and other conditions, while men may suffer from sperm abnormalities or low semen quality and other problems. For these couples, IVF technology is an effective alternative.
Through the IVF process, technical means can be used to help couples conceive. For example, women can obtain eggs through egg retrieval technology, and men can obtain sperm through sperm extraction technology. Then, in vitro fertilization is carried out in the laboratory, high-quality embryos are selected and implanted into the mother body to increase the chance of pregnancy.
3. Infertility patients
Infertility refers to the condition that couples fail to conceive naturally for a long time, which is often caused by a variety of reasons. Common causes of infertility symptoms include ovarian dysfunction, abnormal fallopian tubes, uterine abnormalities, sperm quality problems, etc. For patients with infertility, IVF technology is a common solution.
Through the IVF process, it can bypass the physiological barriers caused by infertility and help couples to successfully conceive. Through egg retrieval and sperm extraction technology, doctors can control the fertilization process in the laboratory, select the best quality embryos, and implant them into the mother.
In addition, IVF technology can also screen genetic diseases through gene testing, helping couples avoid genetic diseases.
4. Couples with certain economic conditions
IVF technology is more expensive than natural pregnancy. Couples have to pay for a series of tests, treatments and surgeries. Although the cost varies with hospitals, regions and specific treatment schemes, overall, IVF process has certain requirements for economic conditions.
Therefore, the IVF process is usually applicable to couples with certain economic conditions. They are willing to invest in the IVF process and accept the economic pressure brought by the related costs.
To sum up, the IVF process is applicable to elderly couples, couples with reproductive system diseases, infertile patients and couples with certain economic conditions. For couples who meet these conditions, IVF technology provides an effective assisted reproductive choice to help them achieve their reproductive aspirations.
