Which method is safer for IVF?
With the increasing complexity of fertility issues, IVF has become the way more and more couples pursue. However, when choosing the IVF method, many people are often confused. Which is safer, in vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET) or egg donation? In this article, we will elaborate on these two methods from four aspects and draw conclusions.
1. Success rate and intake risk
First, let's compare the success rates of the two methods. In vitro fertilization (IVF) - embryo transfer (ET) is to combine the fertilized egg with sperm, and then transfer the embryo into the mother's uterus. The success rate of this method usually ranges from 30% to 40%, depending on age and birth history. In contrast, the success rate of egg donation will be higher, usually more than 50%. Because the eggs donated by young and healthy women are of better quality and have a higher probability of fertilization and implantation.
However, the risk of egg donation is also higher. Because women who receive egg donation need to undergo assisted reproductive technology processing, such as endometrial preparation and embryo transfer, these processes may lead to some risks, such as intrauterine infection, hydrouterus, etc. In vitro fertilization embryo transfer is relatively low-risk, because women only need to accept one operation of embryo transfer.
On the whole, although the success rate of egg donation is higher, it is also accompanied by higher intake risk. In contrast, the success rate of IVF-ET is low, but the risk is small.
2. Happy family and genetic problems
Secondly, let's look at the performance of the two methods in the happy family and genetic problems. Egg donation can help women who are unable to conceive realize their dream of giving birth, and can also avoid the inheritance of some genetic diseases. Because women who receive egg donation do not use their own eggs, the risk of genetic diseases will also be reduced.
In vitro fertilization embryo transfer is different, because the eggs and sperm of both husband and wife are used, the risk of genetic diseases will vary according to individual genes. Some couples may have some hereditary diseases, such as congenital stupidity, which may be passed on to the next generation. Therefore, for couples with a history of genetic diseases, egg donation may be safer.
3. Personal health and psychological pressure
There are also differences in personal health and psychological pressure between the two methods. In vitro fertilization embryo transfer has less burden on women's body, and the whole process is relatively simple, which can be completed within the normal menstrual cycle. Egg donation needs hormone treatment and egg collection, which is a heavy burden on women.
In addition, women who accept egg donation may face greater psychological pressure. Because the eggs of others are used, sometimes there may be identity problems or mother role identification problems. This may be a challenge for women who accept egg donation and need to seriously consider their psychological endurance.
4. Medical institutions and expenses
Finally, we need to consider the medical institutions and costs involved in selecting different methods. In vitro fertilization embryo transfer is a common assisted reproductive technology, and almost all fertility hospitals provide this service. And egg donation needs to select a hospital or institution that specializes in egg donation.
In terms of cost, egg donation is relatively expensive, because it needs to pay the related costs of egg donors, and requires a longer period of treatment. In vitro fertilization embryo transfer is relatively inexpensive, and only a small amount of operation costs and drug costs need to be paid.
summary
To sum up, both in vitro fertilization embryo transfer and egg donation have their own advantages and disadvantages. IVF-ET has a low success rate and relatively low risk, which is suitable for couples without serious genetic diseases; The success rate of egg donation is high, but with high risk and psychological pressure, it is suitable for couples with a history of genetic diseases. When selecting methods, factors such as personal health, psychological endurance and economic strength should also be considered.
