Difference between IVF and natural pregnancy
IVF is a method to help couples conceive through artificial assisted reproduction technology. In contrast, natural pregnancy refers to the process of pregnancy that occurs naturally without any artificial intervention. There are differences between IVF and natural pregnancy in many aspects, which will be described in detail in the following four aspects: physiological process, success rate, medical expenses and time costs.
physiological process
In the process of IVF, it is first necessary to stimulate ovarian ovulation by injecting ovulation promoting drugs to women, then collect mature eggs in vitro from women and combine them with male sperm in the laboratory, form fertilized eggs, and then implant them into women's uterus, so as to achieve the purpose of pregnancy through a series of auxiliary means.
Natural pregnancy is a sexual activity between husband and wife. During female ovulation, sperm and egg meet and fertilize in the fallopian tube, and then the fertilized egg develops into an embryo through a series of stages and implants into the uterine wall to complete pregnancy.
From the physiological process, IVF needs doctors to operate and monitor the pregnancy process, while natural pregnancy is a natural process.
Success rate
The success rate of IVF will be affected by many factors, such as female age, egg and sperm quality, uterine condition, etc. According to the data, the average success rate of IVF is usually between 30% and 40%, but with the continuous progress of medical technology, the success rate is also gradually increasing.
The success rate of natural pregnancy is affected by many factors, including living habits, physical health and so on. Therefore, the success rate of natural pregnancy will vary from person to person, generally only 10% to 20% in each cycle.
Whether it is IVF or natural pregnancy, the success rate is an important factor. Couples should fully understand their own conditions and the development of medical technology, and make appropriate choices.
medical expense
IVF needs a series of medical examinations, drug treatment and surgical procedures, so it needs to pay higher medical costs. According to hospitals and different treatment schemes, the cost of IVF is usually between tens of thousands and hundreds of thousands of yuan.
The cost of natural pregnancy mainly includes daily health care and auxiliary examination, which is relatively low and mainly comes from personal living expenses.
The choice of IVF or natural pregnancy should be based on personal economic strength and medical expenses.
Time cost
IVF requires a series of medical procedures, including egg retrieval, fertilization, embryo culture and implantation. The whole process usually takes weeks to months. Moreover, due to the limited chance of success at one time, it may take multiple attempts to successfully conceive, which will further extend the time cost.
The time cost of natural pregnancy is relatively low, and only couples need to have sex at the right time to maximize the chance of pregnancy during the ovulation period.
In general, the time cost of IVF is high, and natural pregnancy is relatively convenient.
In conclusion, there are significant differences between IVF and natural pregnancy in physiological process, success rate, medical expenses and time costs. The choice of suitable pregnancy mode should be carefully considered in combination with personal conditions and the actual situation of medical technology.
