The difference between IVF and natural pregnancy
IVF refers to the process of implanting embryos into the mother's uterus for pregnancy after fertilization and culture of embryos in the laboratory through artificial assisted reproduction technology. In contrast, natural pregnancy refers to the process of female pregnancy after natural mating between men and women without any help. The differences between IVF and natural pregnancy will be described in detail in terms of pregnancy process, success rate, cost and embryo quality.
Gestational process
In terms of pregnancy process, IVF needs to go through a series of steps, including ovulation induction, egg retrieval, fertilization, embryo culture, embryo implantation, etc. The whole process needs accurate medical operation and is carried out in the clinical environment of the hospital. Natural pregnancy is a natural process, which only requires sexual intercourse and pregnancy. Therefore, from the perspective of pregnancy process, IVF is relatively complex and needs medical intervention, while natural pregnancy is simple and natural.
Success rate
The success rate of IVF is related to many factors, including female age, egg quality, quality of fertilized eggs and success rate of embryo implantation. According to statistical data, the success rate of IVF is usually between 30% and 50%, depending on individual circumstances. The success rate of natural pregnancy is relatively high, but it will also be affected by age, physical condition and other factors. Generally speaking, young and healthy couples have a high success rate of natural pregnancy, which can reach more than 50%.
cost
In terms of cost, IVF costs are relatively high. According to different hospitals and regions, the cost of IVF may range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan. The expenses mainly include medical examination fee, operation fee, medicine fee, laboratory fee, etc. The cost of natural pregnancy is relatively low, and only the daily living expenses and medical examination costs can be borne.
Embryo quality
The quality of IVF embryos is affected by many factors, including the quality of eggs and sperm used, and the level of technology in the process of fertilization and culture. The risk of IVF babies suffering from abnormal embryos is higher than that of natural pregnancy, because in the process of IVF and embryo culture, manual intervention will increase the risk of some abnormal embryos. In contrast, the quality of naturally conceived embryos is affected by natural selection, and generally only healthy embryo pregnancies will occur.
summary
There are significant differences between IVF and natural pregnancy. IVF requires assisted reproductive technology and medical intervention, including egg retrieval, embryo culture, embryo implantation, etc., which is expensive and has a certain risk of embryo quality. Natural pregnancy is a natural process, with high success rate and low cost, and relatively good embryo quality. Both husband and wife can choose a suitable birth mode according to their own conditions and needs.
