Causes of insufficient number of follicles in test tube infants
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which can achieve pregnancy by fertilizing a female egg with a male sperm in the laboratory, and then transplanting the fertilized egg into a female uterus. However, sometimes the number of IVF follicles is insufficient, which makes it difficult to obtain enough eggs for IVF. The reasons, countermeasures and treatment options for the insufficient number of follicles will be described in detail below.
Cause 1: Age
Age is one of the important factors that affect the quality and quantity of female eggs. With the growth of age, the quality and quantity of female eggs gradually decline. Especially for women over 35 years old, the decline of egg quality is more obvious, leading to the decrease of follicle number. At this time, if you want to obtain enough eggs for IVF, you need to take some measures.
First, women can choose to freeze eggs in advance to reserve high-quality eggs for future use. Secondly, assisted reproductive technology, such as ovulation induction therapy, can be used to stimulate the ovary to increase the number of follicles.
Finally, if the quality and quantity of eggs are insufficient, we can consider using them, that is, obtaining eggs from other women for in vitro fertilization.
Cause 2: ovarian insufficiency
Ovarian insufficiency refers to the abnormal ovulation function of the female ovary and the failure to release mature eggs normally. This may be due to ovarian aging, abnormal hormone secretion, ovarian cysts and other reasons. The insufficient number of follicles is often closely related to ovarian dysfunction.
In the face of insufficient number of follicles caused by ovarian insufficiency, artificial auxiliary measures can be used for treatment. For example, ovulation induction therapy can stimulate the ovary by giving women oral or injecting some drugs to promote the ovary to increase the number of follicles. In addition, hormone replacement therapy can be considered to regulate ovarian function and improve the chances of follicular development.
If the above methods do not work, then you can consider the choice of ways to use other women's eggs for in vitro fertilization.
Cause 3: ovulation disorder
Ovulation disorder refers to the abnormal ovulation function of women due to disease or other reasons, and the inability to ovulate normally. Ovulation disorders often lead to insufficient eggs.
For the problem of insufficient number of follicles caused by ovulation disorder, the specific reason should be determined through relevant inspection first. Then, according to different diseases or causes, the corresponding treatment is carried out. For example, for patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the ovulation function can be restored through drug treatment.
In some special cases, if the treatment is ineffective or cannot solve the problem, it may be necessary to consider using other women's eggs for in vitro fertilization.
Reason 4: Other factors
In addition to age factors, ovarian dysfunction and ovulation disorders, there are other factors that may lead to the insufficient number of follicles, such as endocrine disorders, chromosome abnormalities, ovariectomy, etc.
In the face of these other factors, it is necessary to carry out targeted inspection and diagnosis to find out the specific problems. According to specific reasons, doctors will formulate corresponding treatment plans, which may involve drug treatment, surgical treatment, etc.
In conclusion, for the problem of insufficient number of follicles in IVF, it is necessary to first understand the cause of the problem. For different reasons, different treatment methods can be selected, such as ovulation induction therapy, hormone replacement therapy, etc. At the same time, appropriate plans should be formulated according to personal conditions and doctors' suggestions. Through scientific diagnosis and reasonable treatment, we can better solve the problem of insufficient follicles and improve the success rate of IVF.
