Innovation of IVF technology
IVF technology, namely IVF and embryo transfer technology, is a revolutionary means of reproduction and provides a way of hope for couples who cannot conceive naturally. With the continuous progress of science and technology and the continuous advancement of clinical practice, IVF technology is also constantly innovating and improving. This article will elaborate on the innovation of IVF technology from four aspects: gene screening, embryo culture, embryo selection and transfer technology.
Gene screening
Gene screening technology is one of the important innovations of IVF technology. By carrying out gene testing on cells before embryo implantation, we can screen embryos carrying certain genetic diseases and avoid the transmission of genetic diseases. At present, some formal hospitals have begun to use gene screening technology, such as XX Hospital. This technology can not only help couples avoid the risk of transmitting genetic diseases, but also improve the success rate of IVF and reduce the risk of miscarriage.
Gene screening technology also includes screening carriers of certain genetic diseases. For couples with genetic disease genes, screening technology can select healthy embryos for transfer before IVF, avoiding the risk of passing genetic diseases to the next generation, and bringing more hope and security to couples.
In addition, gene screening technology can also predict the sensitivity of embryos to specific drugs and environmental factors. Gene detection of embryos can predict the metabolic ability of embryos to drugs and their sensitivity to environmental factors, provide guidance for the development of embryos, and thus improve the survival rate of embryos after transplantation and the quality of life of infants.
Embryo culture
Embryo culture technology is another important innovation of IVF technology. The traditional IVF technology transfers the embryo back to the mother immediately after in vitro fertilization, while the current embryo culture technology allows the embryo to be cultured for a longer time in vitro to select the embryo with the most development potential for transfer.
The innovation of embryo culture technology is mainly reflected in the improvement of culture medium and the extension of culture time. By improving the formula of culture medium, it can provide a more suitable environment for embryo development, and improve the survival rate and development quality of embryos. At the same time, extending the culture time of embryos can better observe the development of embryos and select the most suitable embryos for transplantation.
The innovation of embryo culture technology has significantly improved the success rate of IVF technology, and also reduced the risk of multiple pregnancy. Through special embryo culture technology, only one or a few high-quality embryos need to be selected during the transfer process, which avoids the occurrence of multiple births in traditional IVF technology and reduces the risk of mothers and infants.
Embryonic selection
Embryo selection technology is another important innovation of IVF technology. Embryo selection is mainly to select the most suitable embryo for transplantation by detecting the number and structure of chromosomes of the embryo and the variation of the genome.
At present, embryo selection technology mainly has two methods, one is routine chromosome detection, the other is genome sequencing. Conventional chromosome detection can detect large segments of chromosome deletion or duplication, while genome sequencing can provide more accurate genetic information. Through the application of these technologies, we can select the best and healthiest embryos for transplantation, and improve the success rate of IVF.
The innovation of embryo selection technology enables IVF technology not only to help couples solve their fertility problems, but also to avoid the transmission of certain genetic diseases and embryo abnormalities, improving the health quality of infants.
Embryo transfer technology
Embryo transfer technology is the core link of IVF technology and one of the key points of its innovation. The technology of embryo transfer mainly involves the location, timing and mode of embryo implantation.
At present, the commonly used embryo transfer technologies are mainly written and non written. Writing embryo transfer technology is to write the embryo directly into the endometrium, while non writing embryo transfer technology is to implant the embryo into the fallopian tube near the uterus. These two techniques have their own advantages and disadvantages, and suitable transplantation methods should be selected according to the specific conditions of patients.
In addition, the location and time of embryo implantation are also innovations of embryo transfer technology. According to new research, implantation of embryos into a specific area of the endometrium (such as the middle layer of the uterine wall) or transplantation at a specific time point can improve the survival rate and implantation rate of embryos.
Summary
Through the innovation of IVF technology, including gene screening, embryo culture, embryo selection and transfer technology, the success rate and quality of life of IVF have been significantly improved. These innovations provide more choices and hopes for couples who cannot conceive naturally, making IVF technology play an important role in modern medicine.
