IVF and the causes of infertility
Infertility refers to the failure of both husband and wife to conceive for one year in a row under normal sexual life conditions. There are many reasons for infertility, including male and female reproductive system problems, sexual hormone disorders, endometrial abnormalities, low sperm quality, and so on. For some infertile couples, IVF technology has become a choice for them to realize their dreams in life.
First, IVF technology can bypass the cause of infertility and help couples conceive. In case of poor quality of male sperm or azoospermia, male sperm can be taken out or obtained directly from donors, and then fertilized in vitro with female eggs in the laboratory, and finally the fertilized eggs are implanted into female uterus to help pregnancy. For women with abnormal uterus, oviduct obstruction and other problems, pregnancy can also be achieved through IVF technology.
Secondly, IVF technology can improve the pregnancy rate of infertile couples. In IVF technology, doctors will collect eggs during women's ovulation period, select the best quality eggs to combine with sperm, and then transfer the fertilized eggs to women's uterus, improving the chance of pregnancy. The traditional natural pregnancy rate is relatively low, which is affected by many factors, such as the encounter between sperm and egg, implantation, etc.
In addition, IVF technology can also help infertile couples solve problems such as genetic diseases. In IVF technology, doctors can conduct embryonic gene screening according to the needs of couples to eliminate the risk of some genetic diseases. This genetic disease screening can greatly reduce the probability of the birth of babies with genetic diseases, and bring healthy babies to couples.
Opportunities and challenges brought by IVF technology
The emergence of IVF technology has brought hope to many infertile couples. However, it has also brought some opportunities and challenges.
First, IVF technology provides more choices and opportunities for infertile couples. For couples diagnosed with infertility, IVF technology is their hope for pregnancy and helps them realize their dream of becoming parents. For older women or women who are not suitable for natural pregnancy, IVF technology has also become a choice to continue fertility.
However, IVF technology also brings some challenges. The first is the cost of technology. IVF technology needs a series of medical processes and professional doctors and equipment, so the cost is relatively high. For some couples with poor economic conditions, they may need to face economic pressure.
Secondly, IVF technology may also bring physical and psychological pressure. IVF technology requires injection of drugs, surgical operations, etc., which will cause a certain burden on women's bodies. At the same time, the process of IVF may also bring about emotional fluctuations and anxiety, which requires couples to cope with through psychological guidance and support.
IVF related hospitals
In China, many hospitals provide IVF technology. For example, in Beijing, medical institutions such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital have established IVF technology professional departments, which can provide comprehensive IVF services. Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital are also medical institutions that provide IVF technology. These hospitals have professional doctor teams and advanced equipment, which can provide high-quality IVF technical services.
Summary and prospect of IVF technology
As a modern medical technology, IVF technology has brought hope for infertile couples to realize their dream of becoming parents. It not only bypasses the cause of infertility, improves the probability of pregnancy, but also helps solve problems such as genetic diseases. However, in the face of technical costs and physical and psychological challenges, couples need to make wise decisions after fully understanding the situation.
With the continuous progress of medical technology, IVF technology will continue to develop and improve. In the future, we can expect IVF technology to be safer, more efficient and more popular, so that more infertile couples can benefit from this great scientific achievement.
