Andy Lau: How to select high-quality embryos? What are the standards?
As a public figure, Andy Lau's choice of IVF has attracted much attention. The development of IVF technology has enabled many couples to achieve their reproductive aspirations, and selecting high-quality embryos is the key to ensure the success of IVF. So, how to select high-quality embryos? What standards can be referred to? This article will elaborate from four aspects: embryo quality, chromosome health, genetic disease screening and hospital reputation.
Embryo quality
Embryo quality is an important index to evaluate the development of embryos. High quality embryos have good morphology and cell division. First, the embryo should have a certain number of cells, usually 6-10 cells. Secondly, cells should be evenly arranged to form a complete halo. In addition, the quality of the particles is uniform, and the embryo shows uniform color, which is also a feature of high-quality embryos.
Embryo quality has a direct impact on the success rate of IVF. The quality of early embryonic development is good, which is closely related to the prognosis of pregnancy. Therefore, when selecting high-quality embryos, it is necessary to observe the cell division and appearance characteristics of embryos through a microscope to ensure that embryos with high development potential are selected.
Chromosome Health
Chromosome health is another important criterion for selecting high-quality embryos. Chromosome abnormalities often lead to abnormal embryonic development or pregnancy failure. Therefore, in IVF technology, chromosome screening is often performed to assess the health of embryos.
At present, common chromosome screening methods include autosomal karyotype analysis and single gene disease screening. Autosomal karyotype analysis can detect the number and structure of chromosomes in embryos to avoid selecting embryos with chromosomal abnormalities for transplantation. Single gene disease screening can detect specific genetic diseases to avoid embryo transfer with genetic disease risk.
Genetic disease screening
In addition to the health status of chromosomes, genetic disease screening is also required to assess the risk of genetic diseases carried by embryos. Some genetic diseases may have adverse effects on the development and survival of embryos, so it is necessary to exclude embryos carrying these genetic diseases when selecting high-quality embryos.
Genetic disease screening can be carried out through gene detection technology. According to the couple's genetic history or family history, select the corresponding genes for detection. At present, the IVF technology provided by some hospitals has possessed comprehensive screening capability for genetic diseases, including common genetic diseases and rare diseases.
Hospital reputation
When choosing a hospital for IVF, the reputation of the hospital is also an important consideration. Excellent hospitals usually have advanced equipment and professional doctors, and can provide comprehensive IVF technology and high-quality services.
When choosing a hospital, you can refer to the hospital's diagnosis and treatment guide, scientific research achievements, patient reputation and other information. Some well-known medical institutions have rich experience and reputation, and can provide more reliable IVF technology and services for patients.
Summary
Selecting high-quality embryos is the key to the success of IVF, and embryo quality, chromosome health, genetic disease screening and hospital reputation are important criteria for evaluating the quality of embryos. High quality embryos have good cell division and morphological characteristics. Chromosome health and genetic disease screening can exclude abnormal embryos and embryos carrying genetic diseases. If you choose a hospital with good reputation, you can obtain more reliable IVF technology and services. In the selection process, couples can refer to these standards and make reasonable choices based on their own conditions to ensure the success rate and health of IVF.
