Sperm source for IVF
Test tube baby technology is a breakthrough in modern medicine, which can help many infertile couples realize their reproductive dreams. The key to the success of this technology is the source of new life sperm. In the following, we will elaborate on the sperm sources needed by IVF from four aspects.
1. Spouse's own sperm
The most common source of sperm is the spouse's own sperm. This means that the husband and wife collect the semen of the man through normal sexual behavior. Then, doctors will extract samples rich in high-quality sperm. Sperm from this source is the most ideal choice for both couples, because it has excellent genetic factors and helps to ensure the health and intellectual development of offspring.
Before implementing IVF technology, doctors will conduct semen examination on men to assess the quantity and quality of their sperm. If it is found that men have problems such as insufficient sperm quantity and declining sperm quality, or both spouses have risks such as chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases, then the spouse's own sperm may not be suitable as a source of sperm.
2. Sperm donation
For some infertile couples or single women, they may need to rely on sperm donation to achieve their fertility aspirations. Sperm donation refers to a healthy man donating his sperm to a woman in need. These sperm will be tested and screened in relevant medical institutions to ensure that the quality and quantity meet the requirements.
The sperm donor can be found through a professional fertility institution or hospital. Both parties will sign relevant agreements to ensure anonymity and confidentiality. Sperm donors are usually strictly screened, including routine physical examination, lifestyle assessment, genetic disease screening, etc. Choosing the right sperm donor is critical because it is related to the health and genetic factors of future children.
3. Sperm cryopreservation
In some special cases, sperm cryopreservation is also an important factor for the success of IVF. This method is applicable to couples or individuals who wish to postpone childbearing, who need to stop taking medicine for treatment, which increases the difficulty of childbearing, and who are engaged in high-risk occupations.
By cryopreservation of sperm, healthy male sperm can be retained for future use. This technology enables the spouse to temporarily put down the child's birth plan in the case of low fertility or other adverse factors, and then conduct the IVF process at an appropriate time. Cryopreserved sperm can be stored for a long time to ensure its quality is not affected, thus improving the chances of success of IVF.
4. Sperm bank
The sperm bank is also one of the commonly used sperm sources in IVF technology. The sperm bank is a specialized organization for collecting and storing healthy sperm samples, which can be provided to infertile couples or individuals in need.
Through the sperm bank, couples or individuals can choose their own sperm samples. The advantage of using the sperm bank is that you can choose sperm samples that meet your personal needs, such as height, blood type, education level, etc. At the same time, the sperm bank has been strictly screened and tested to ensure that the quality and quantity of sperm reach a high standard and improve the success rate of IVF technology.
summary
In general, IVF has a variety of options in terms of sperm sources. Spouse autologous sperm is the most common and ideal choice, but other options need to be considered when there are risks such as chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases between the spouses. Sperm donation, cryopreservation and sperm bank are commonly used alternatives, which can provide high-quality sperm samples. By selecting appropriate sperm sources, doctors and couples can work together to improve the success rate of IVF and realize their reproductive dreams.
