Is IVF technology required for men?
IVF technology is a fertility assistant technology. It helps couples conceive through in vitro fertilization and embryo culture. For couples who cannot conceive naturally, IVF technology provides an opportunity. However, many people are curious about whether IVF technology has requirements for men. We will elaborate the requirements of IVF technology for men from four aspects.
Male semen quality
The quality of male semen is one of the important factors affecting the success rate of IVF. During IVF, men need to provide semen samples. The quality of semen depends on the number, vitality and morphology of sperm. If the quality of male semen is poor, it means that the number of sperm is small or the vitality is low, or there are abnormal sperm, which may affect the quality of embryos, thus reducing the chance of success. Therefore, men need good semen quality to improve the success rate of IVF.
Many hospitals provide male semen analysis services. Doctors can assess the reproductive health of men by checking the number, vitality and morphology of sperm in semen. If necessary, doctors may recommend other tests or appropriate treatment measures to improve the quality of male semen.
Genetic disease screening
IVF technology can improve the birth rate of healthy infants by screening genetic diseases of embryos. Because some genetic diseases may come from the father's genes, men also need to participate in genetic disease screening. By screening male and female genes, doctors can assess the risk of genetic diseases in infants, select embryos according to the situation, and select healthy embryos for transplantation.
Hospitals such as New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center provide genetic counseling and screening services. In these hospitals, doctors will require couples to carry out genetic tests in order to reduce the risk of genetic diseases when adopting IVF technology.
Testicular disease or reproductive system problems
Male testicular disease or reproductive system problems may also affect IVF technology. For example, some diseases may cause men to produce a small amount of sperm or unable to produce sperm, and they need to obtain sperm by other means, such as testicular biopsy or sperm extraction.
Some hospitals, such as Bourn Hall Clinic in London, England, provide assisted technologies such as testicular sperm extraction to help male couples who cannot conceive naturally. These technologies can help solve some male reproductive system problems and improve the chances of success of IVF.
Lifestyle and health status
The lifestyle and health status of men will also have an impact on IVF technology. Some bad living habits, such as smoking, excessive drinking, long-term exposure to harmful substances, may damage the male fertility. In addition, suffering from some chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, etc., may also have adverse effects on IVF technology.
Therefore, before IVF, doctors may advise men to change bad living habits or treat chronic diseases to improve the success rate of IVF. Some hospitals, such as the AIDS Research Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases in Tokyo, Japan, also provide counseling and treatment services for male reproductive health.
Summary
IVF technology has certain requirements for men. Male semen quality, genetic diseases, testicular diseases or reproductive system problems, as well as lifestyle and health status may have an impact on IVF technology. Therefore, before choosing IVF technology, men need to receive relevant examinations and evaluations to improve the success rate of IVF. Hospitals in various countries and regions provide services in this regard, aiming to help couples achieve their reproductive aspirations.
