What problems did IVF solve
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a kind of assisted reproduction technology. It can achieve the purpose of pregnancy by combining eggs and sperm in vitro and cultivating them, and implanting the fertilized eggs into the mother. Since the birth of British Louis Brown in 1978, IVF technology has gradually become an effective means to solve infertility and other fertility disorders. IVF has not only made a major breakthrough in science and technology, but also brought hope and happiness to couples who cannot conceive naturally.
Solve the problem of infertility
Infertility is a fertility barrier faced by many couples. Through IVF technology, many infertile couples can realize their dream of becoming parents. The birth of IVF technology has filled the gap in the field of infertility treatment, enabling couples unable to conceive in a natural way to welcome their own babies. The IVF technology can perfectly solve these problems, whether it is due to ovulation disorder, oviduct blockage, low ovarian function in women or sperm quality problems in men.
First, IVF technology can use high-quality sperm through artificial insemination to help men with low sperm quality to successfully conceive. Secondly, IVF can avoid pregnancy difficulties caused by tubal obstruction by implanting healthy embryos. In addition, the new generation of IVF technology can solve the problems of female ovulation disorder and low ovarian function by selecting high-quality eggs.
Reduce the risk of genetic disease transmission
IVF technology can not only solve the problem of infertility, but also reduce the risk of transmission of genetic diseases through gene screening. Through embryo biology technology, doctors can conduct gene screening on embryos before implantation to avoid embryos carrying genetic disease genes and reduce the risk of genetic disease transmission to the next generation. This has solved the problem of reproduction for some patients with genetic diseases in their families.
For example, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University successfully used IVF technology to enable a couple with thalassemia to successfully give birth to two healthy babies. This shows that IVF technology can solve the fertility problem for couples with genetic diseases and reduce unnecessary pain and disease inheritance.
Address age issues
The IVF technology also solves the restriction of women's age on their ability to conceive. The number of female eggs is limited and will decrease with age. The IVF technology enables older women to still achieve pregnancy by extracting eggs and implanting embryos. This provides a reliable solution for some women who delay childbearing or miss the golden period of childbearing for other reasons.
For example, Peking Union Medical College Hospital successfully assisted a 48 year old woman to successfully conceive and give birth to a child through IVF technology. This fully proves that IVF technology provides a solution to the problem of female age restriction on pregnancy.
Promote family happiness
The development of IVF technology also provides an important opportunity for many couples who cannot conceive naturally to establish their own families, thus bringing happiness and satisfaction. The success rate of IVF is getting higher and higher, bringing more opportunities for couples to realize their dreams of becoming parents. Whether it is because of infertility, age or genetic disease risks, IVF technology can bring new hope to couples.
To sum up, the IVF technology has solved the problem of infertility and realized the birth dream for infertile couples; The risk of genetic disease transmission is reduced through gene screening; Overcome the restriction of female age on fertility; It also brings more family happiness and satisfaction. The emergence of IVF technology provides an important opportunity for couples who cannot conceive naturally, and plays an active role in changing the fate of many families.
