The difference between IVF and natural pregnancy
IVF technology is a method to help couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve fertility through assisted reproductive technology. Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF has some significant differences. In this article, we will discuss the differences between IVF and natural pregnancy from four aspects.
1. Pregnancy mode
Natural pregnancy is through the couple's sexual behavior, during the ovulation period, sperm and egg combine, fertilize and embed into the uterine wall, and finally form an embryo. In vitro babies, the well developed embryos after in vitro fertilization are transferred back to the female uterus through medical procedures to achieve pregnancy. Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF requires more medical technology and operation.
Natural pregnancy is a physiological process of women themselves, mainly based on the ovulation cycle and fertilization ability. IVF needs to be combined with a variety of assisted reproductive technologies, such as in vitro fertilization, embryo culture and embryo transfer.
2. Treatment process
IVF needs to go through a series of treatment processes. First, couples need to undergo some tests to determine whether it is suitable for IVF. Then, women receive hormone therapy to improve the quantity and quality of eggs. After that, doctors will combine sperm and eggs to form an embryo through in vitro fertilization. Finally, after being cultured and screened, doctors will transfer healthy embryos into women's uterus.
In contrast, natural pregnancy is simpler and more natural. Couples only need to have sex during the female's ovulation period, and then wait for the results of pregnancy.
In addition, the treatment process of IVF may require multiple attempts, and the probability of success of natural pregnancy may be higher.
3. Success rate and risk
The success rate of IVF is affected by many factors, including female age, quality of eggs and sperm, embryo implantation ability, etc. According to relevant data, the success rate of IVF is usually between 30% and 50%, but there is also the possibility of failure. In addition, IVF also has certain risks, such as multiple pregnancy, premature delivery, abortion, etc.
The success and health risks of natural pregnancy are also uncertain, but generally speaking, the success rate of natural pregnancy is high and the risk is relatively low. Natural pregnancy has the advantage of natural selection. The egg and sperm with the best natural selection further develop into an embryo.
4. Psychological and economic pressure
IVF may bring more psychological and economic pressure to couples. Because IVF requires more time, energy and money. Anxiety and tension during treatment may have a negative impact on the couple's mental health. In addition, the cost of IVF treatment is relatively high, which may bring financial pressure to couples.
In contrast, the psychological and economic pressure of natural pregnancy is less. Couples can plan the frequency of decisive actions according to their own wishes, and do not need to bear additional medical costs.
summary
In conclusion, there are significant differences between IVF and natural pregnancy in terms of pregnancy mode, treatment process, success rate and risk, psychological and economic pressure, etc. IVF needs medical technology and operation to help couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve fertility, while natural pregnancy depends on their own physiological process. The treatment process of IVF is more complicated, with more success rates and risk factors, which also brings greater psychological and economic pressure to couples. Therefore, couples need to fully consider their own conditions and preferences when choosing the mode of reproduction.
