Application of IVF technology in Japan
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a kind of assisted reproduction technology, which combines sperm and egg in the laboratory and cultivates them to a certain stage, and then implants the embryo into the mother. This technology has been widely used worldwide, and Japan is no exception. The following will introduce the application of IVF technology in Japan from four aspects.
1. Application of test tube baby technology in infertility treatment
Test tube baby technology is widely used to solve the problem of infertility. Japan's infertility treatment center uses IVF technology to help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their fertility aspirations. Through regular inspection, the patients evaluate the female ovarian function, endometrium, male semen quality, etc., and then the doctors formulate corresponding treatment plans according to the situation.
In IVF technology, doctors first perform superovulation treatment on women to stimulate the ovary to secrete multiple follicles. Then, the eggs are collected through egg retrieval, and then the eggs are fertilized with male sperm in vitro. Finally, select the best embryo to implant into the female uterus for pregnancy. Through this method, many infertile couples have successfully achieved their fertility aspirations.
2. Application of IVF technology in genetic disease screening
IVF technology can also be used to screen genetic diseases. In some hospitals in Japan, if couples carry the gene of a certain genetic disease, they can choose to carry out IVF technology and screen the embryos suffering from genetic disease through embryo exfoliation cell testing.
In this case, doctors will conduct PGT (embryonic genetic screening) to detect genes related to genetic diseases in embryonic exfoliated cells. Then, only embryos without genetic diseases are selected for implantation, thus reducing the risk of disease.
3. Application of IVF technology in age factors
Age is one of the important factors that affect women's ability to conceive. With the growth of age, the number and quality of female eggs will decline. In response to this problem, some Japanese hospitals help older women achieve pregnancy through IVF technology.
In these hospitals, doctors will evaluate women's ovarian function and may use auxiliary measures to improve the quality of eggs. Then, through IVF technology, doctors implanted the best quality embryos into women's uterus, improving the chance of pregnancy and helping older women to conceive successfully.
4. Application of IVF technology in single women and same-sex couples
In addition to infertile couples, IVF technology is also used in single women and same-sex couples. In Japan, single women or same-sex couples can achieve their fertility aspirations through IVF technology.
In this case, women can obtain sperm by donating sperm or selecting an appropriate sperm bank. Then, doctors will fertilize eggs and sperm in vitro, and then implant high-quality embryos into women's uterus to make them pregnant.
summary
IVF technology has been widely used in Japan, helping many couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations. It is not only applicable to infertility treatment, but also can be used to screen genetic diseases, deal with age factors, as well as the fertility of single women and same-sex partners. With the continuous progress of technology, the application prospect of IVF technology in Japan will be even broader.
