The difference between IVF and natural pregnancy
IVF is conceived through assisted reproductive technology, while natural pregnancy refers to the mode of pregnancy and delivery under natural conditions. There are obvious differences between IVF and natural pregnancy in many aspects, which will be described in detail from four aspects below.
1. Incubation process
The pregnancy process of IVF usually includes the following steps: First, women receive ovulation induction treatment to increase the number of ovarian ovulation. Then, the eggs are collected during the female ovulation period and combined with male sperm through in vitro fertilization. The fertilized embryo will be cultured in the laboratory for several days, and then it will be inserted into the uterine cavity or frozen. Finally, the woman who implanted the embryo was pregnant under the supervision of a doctor.
In contrast, the process of natural pregnancy is much simpler. When a woman has sex with a man during the ovulation period, the sperm combines with the egg in the female body. Once fertilization is successful, the embryo will naturally develop and embed into the uterine wall, and eventually develop into a fetus.
The pregnancy process of IVF requires multiple steps of assisted reproductive technology operations, while natural pregnancy is a natural way of reproduction, without any intervention.
2. Pregnancy rate
The pregnancy rate of IVF is generally low. According to hospital data, the success rate of IVF pregnancy is usually between 30% and 40%, depending on individual conditions and the specific technology used. Due to the influence of many factors, such as patient age, egg quality, male sperm quality, IVF faces some challenges in the process of success.
The pregnancy rate of natural pregnancy is relatively high, especially when the frequency of sexual behavior during ovulation is sufficient. If female ovulation is normal and male sperm quality is good, the pregnancy rate of natural pregnancy can be as high as 20% to 30%.
3. Success rate and risk
The success rate of IVF is higher than that of natural pregnancy. In particular, for some patients with fertility disorders or infertility, IVF technology provides fertility opportunities. However, there are some risks in IVF, such as multiple pregnancy, premature delivery, birth defects, etc. In addition, IVF needs to rely on medical technology and doctors' operation, and the economic cost is relatively high.
In contrast, the success rate of natural pregnancy is relatively low, but the risk is small, and the natural development of embryos is more stable. Natural pregnancy does not require medical technology and intervention, and the cost is low.
4. Social psychological pressure
Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF has greater social and psychological pressure on patients. Infertility patients may face criticism and doubt from relatives, friends and society. As an assisted reproductive technology, IVF is more likely to cause moral and ethical disputes. The process of IVF requires multiple treatments and wait-and-see, and uncertainty and anxiety also increase the psychological burden of patients.
Natural pregnancy is relatively easy to be accepted by the society, patients are less questioned and pressured by the outside world during the birth process, and have less psychological burden.
Summary
There are obvious differences between IVF and natural pregnancy in pregnancy process, pregnancy rate, success rate, risk and social psychological pressure. As an assisted reproductive technology, IVF provides some patients with fertility disorders or infertility with the opportunity to have children, but the process is complex, the success rate is relatively low and there are certain risks. Natural pregnancy is simpler, more stable, less risky, but less successful. No matter what method, decisions should be made according to individual conditions and doctors' suggestions.
