Development of IVF technology
In vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET), the full name of IVF-ET, is a kind of assisted reproduction technology, which can realize the fertility of infertile couples by cultivating the fertilized eggs into embryos in the laboratory and then transferring the embryos into the female uterus. The development of this technology has gone through several key stages.
Stage I: Origin of IVF technology
In 1978, Professor Robert Edwards and Dr. Patrick Stapleton of Cambridge University, UK, successfully achieved the birth of the world's first test tube baby. They used in vitro fertilization technology and successfully transplanted the fertilized eggs into the uterus of an infertile woman. This breakthrough led to a revolution in IVF technology and laid the foundation for future development.
In the following decades, IVF technology has gradually developed, and more and more countries and regions have begun to use this technology to solve the problem of infertility. The continuous development of laboratory technology and the improvement of related drugs have further improved the success rate of IVF technology.
Phase II: Improvement and maturity of technology
In the 21st century, IVF technology has received more attention and research. Scientists have gradually improved the methods of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, and introduced some new auxiliary technologies, such as embryo chromosome detection and frozen embryo preservation.
Some potential genetic defects can be screened out through embryo chromosome detection, which can improve the success rate of IVF and embryo health. However, frozen embryo preservation can allow couples to choose the right time for embryo transfer at a certain point in the future, so that they can master the birth plan more flexibly.
In addition, the constantly improved use of drugs and ovarian stimulators has enabled women to produce more eggs, further increasing the success rate of IVF technology.
The third stage: application of personalized medicine
With the progress of science and technology, IVF technology has gradually introduced the concept of personalized medicine. Personalized medicine refers to providing personalized prevention, treatment and rehabilitation programs for patients according to individual genome information and environmental factors.
In the IVF technology, scientists began to explore the application of new technologies such as gene detection and gene editing by using the research results of genomics. Through gene detection of fertilized eggs, embryos carrying genetic diseases can be screened out, and the health and survival rate of embryos can be improved. Gene editing technology is expected to repair genes of some genetic diseases and bring more fertility opportunities to infertile couples.
The development of personalized medicine also provides more possibilities for the promotion and application of IVF technology. Hospitals and scientific research institutions continue to explore new technologies and methods, and constantly improve and improve the success rate of IVF technology in clinical practice.
summary
The development of IVF technology has gone through three key stages: origin, perfection and maturity, and the application of personalized medicine. From the successful birth of the first test tube baby in 1978, to the technical improvement and introduction of new auxiliary technologies in the 21st century, and to the application of personalized medicine today, the technology of test tube baby has been constantly developing and progressing, bringing hope and joy to infertile couples.
With the continuous advancement of science and technology, the future development prospect of IVF technology is still broad. We can look forward to the emergence of more efficient, safe and personalized assisted reproductive technology to help more infertile couples realize their dreams.
