Conditions and requirements for IVF
In vitro fertilization (IVF), also known as in vitro fertilization (IVF), is a method for infertile couples to successfully conceive and give birth by IVF through assisted reproductive technology. In order to ensure the success rate and health level of IVF, certain conditions and requirements need to be met. This article will elaborate from four aspects: the choice of hospital, couple's physical health, medical examination and psychological preparation.
1. Selection of hospitals
IVF needs to be carried out in a professional and experienced hospital. It is very important to choose a regular specialized hospital, which can ensure the safe and reliable operation, and can receive professional medical examination and subsequent pregnancy guidance. At present, some large general hospitals, specialized hospitals, obstetrics and gynecology hospitals, and reproductive medicine centers in China provide IVF technology, such as the Reproductive Medicine Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and the Reproductive Medicine Center of Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine.
In addition, the facilities and service level of the hospital should also be considered when selecting the hospital. The first-class IVF hospital not only has modern medical equipment and laboratories, but also can provide all-round services, including expert consultation, surgical techniques, pregnancy guidance and psychological counseling.
2. Couples are healthy
The health status of the couple is one of the preconditions for IVF. Couples have the following health requirements:
First, the woman needs to have normal reproductive system functions, such as normal uterus and fallopian tube functions, and regular ovulation cycle. If there are uterine malformations, fallopian tube blockage, polycystic ovary syndrome and other conditions, corresponding surgical treatment may be required.
Secondly, the man needs to have normal semen parameters, including the number, vitality, morphology of sperm and whether there are abnormal components in semen. If the man has poor sperm quality, sperm extraction and treatment may be required.
In addition, the overall health status of the couple also needs to meet the requirements. Couples with serious chronic diseases, genetic diseases, infectious diseases or mental diseases may not be suitable for IVF, because these diseases may have adverse effects on the development and gestation of embryos.
3. Medical examination
Before IVF, couples need to carry out a series of medical examinations to ensure that they meet the requirements of IVF. These checks include:
General gynecological and obstetric examinations, including gynecological ultrasound, hysteroscopy, pelvic and abdominal cavity endoscopy, etc., are used to evaluate the reproductive system of the woman.
The male's semen analysis is to assess the male's fertility by checking the number, vitality, morphology and other indicators of sperm in the semen.
Genetic examination, including genetic testing and genetic counseling for couples, excludes possible genetic diseases and genetic problems.
Blood examination, check various biochemical indicators, hormone levels and infectious disease indicators to understand the health status of the couple.
4. Psychological preparation
The process of IVF is a complex and long process, which requires high psychological quality and cooperation of couples. Couples need to fully understand the principle and operation process of IVF, clarify the risks and effects of treatment, and make psychological preparations for individuals and families.
During the whole process of IVF, the couple also need to cooperate with the doctor for treatment, take drugs, inject hormones, and perform surgery on time. In addition, couples also need to face the possibility of treatment failure and the waiting process after embryo transfer. Therefore, good psychological preparation and stable mentality are essential for the smooth progress of IVF.
Summary
As an assisted reproductive technology, IVF requires couples to have appropriate hospital selection, good health, qualified medical examination, good psychological preparation and other conditions. Only when couples meet these conditions at the same time can the IVF process be more smooth and successful, and the hope of fertility can be realized for infertile couples.
