What is IVF
Test tube baby, also known as artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET), is a kind of assisted reproductive technology. It refers to the process of fertilizing a female egg and a male sperm in vitro, and then transplanting the fertilized egg into a female uterus to develop into a baby. IVF technology is widely used to solve the problem of infertility and help couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations.
Operation process of IVF
The operation process of IVF technology usually includes the following steps:
First, women receive ovulation induction therapy, and use hormone drugs to promote the ovarian production of multiple mature follicles. Then, under the guidance of ultrasound, doctors conduct follicle puncture and take out the mature eggs.
Next, men provide semen samples, which are processed and screened to obtain high-quality sperm. Then, sperm and eggs are put into a culture dish for in vitro fertilization. After successful fertilization, the embryo is cultured in a petri dish for several days until it reaches the appropriate development stage.
Finally, doctors will select high-quality embryos to transplant into the uterus of women to help them embed in the uterine wall and develop into babies. If several embryos are well developed, they can be frozen for future use.
Indications for IVF
IVF technology is applicable to the following situations:
1. Infertility: including male infertility, female infertility and bilateral infertility.
2. Ectopic pregnancy: The fertilized egg is not normally embedded in the uterus, but is embedded outside the uterus.
3. Poor immunity: such as antisperm, anti embryonic antibody, etc.
In addition, IVF can also be applied to other infertility treatment failures, such as multiple failures of assisted reproductive technology or premature ovarian failure.
Success rate and risk of IVF
The success rate of IVF is affected by many factors, including women's age, egg quality, sperm quality, uterus condition and hospital's technical level. Generally speaking, young and healthy couples have a higher success rate.
But IVF also has certain risks. Surgical procedures may lead to complications such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, bleeding, infection or injury. In addition, embryo transfer does not guarantee success, which may lead to pregnancy failure or abortion. In addition, IVF also increases the risk of multiple pregnancies.
Therefore, before deciding to carry out IVF technology, couples should fully communicate with doctors to understand the risks and effects of technology and make wise decisions.
Summary
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which helps infertile couples achieve their reproductive aspirations by fertilizing eggs and sperm in vitro and transplanting them into the uterus. It is a complex operation process, including ovulation induction therapy, egg collection, in vitro fertilization, embryo culture and transfer and other steps.
Test tube baby technology is applicable to infertility, ectopic pregnancy and poor immunity. The success rate is affected by many factors, but also accompanied by certain risks. Therefore, before choosing IVF technology, couples should fully understand relevant information, and fully communicate and discuss with doctors.
