Symptoms of Fewer Follicles in IVF
IVF is a method to help couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve fertility through artificial assisted reproduction technology. However, some couples may face the problem of insufficient follicles, which will affect their chances of successful pregnancy. This article will elaborate on the causes, symptoms and corresponding treatment methods of follicular insufficiency.
reason
Follicles are small follicles containing eggs in the uterus of women. Because mature follicles can be fertilized, the insufficient number of follicles will directly affect women's fertility. There are many reasons for the insufficient number of follicles, including:
1. Age factor: The number of follicles in women will decrease with the increase of age. Generally, when they are about 35 years old, the number of follicles will decrease significantly.
2. Genetic inheritance: Some women may be born with fewer follicles, which may be caused by genetic inheritance.
3. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy: The number of follicles in women who have received chemotherapy or radiotherapy may decrease, because these treatments will have a negative impact on the ovary.
For patients with fewer follicles, the chance of pregnancy will be significantly reduced, but it does not mean that they cannot conceive at all.
symptom
Insufficient follicles will affect women's fertility. The common symptoms are as follows:
1. Irregular menstruation: women with a small number of follicles tend to have irregular menstrual cycles, varying intervals, and may also have less menstruation.
2. Non ovulation: Due to the small number of follicles, women may not be able to ovulate normally, which causes difficulties in pregnancy.
3. High basal follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level: women with few follicles often show higher than normal level in the detection of basal FSH level.
In case of the above symptoms, the patient is advised to seek professional medical advice in time.
therapeutic method
For patients with few follicles in IVF, there are many treatment methods, as follows:
1. Ovulation promotion therapy: stimulate the growth and development of follicles and increase the number of eggs by using ovulation promotion drugs.
2. Ovarian adjuvant therapy: For patients with a small number of follicles, doctors may recommend ovarian adjuvant therapy, including the use of ovulation promoting drugs and ovarian acupuncture technology, to increase the number of follicles.
3. IVF technology: If the above methods are invalid, or the patient has other irreversible factors, such as tubal obstruction, IVF technology can be the last choice. This technique can collect a small amount of eggs and sperm, conduct in vitro fertilization in the laboratory, and then transfer the fertilized eggs back to the mother.
It should be noted that each patient's situation is different, and the specific treatment method needs to be selected according to the doctor's suggestions.
summary
Fewer follicles in IVF is one of the main reasons for female infertility. Fewer follicles will affect women's fertility, which is manifested by irregular menstruation, non ovulation and high FSH levels. For patients with few follicles, there are many treatment methods, including ovulation induction therapy, ovarian adjuvant therapy and test tube baby technology. However, each patient's situation is different, and the specific treatment method needs to be selected according to the doctor's suggestions. Timely medical treatment and professional treatment can improve the success rate of IVF and help couples achieve their reproductive aspirations.
