The difference between maternal and child IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies
Infant infertility refers to the condition that both husband and wife fail to conceive within one year under the condition of normal sexual life. For couples who cannot conceive naturally, assisted reproductive technology provides a solution. Test tube baby for women and children is one of the common auxiliary technologies. Compared with other reproductive auxiliary technologies, there are some obvious differences.
1. Definition and operation process
Maternal and child test tube baby, referred to as test tube baby, refers to the method of combining sperm and eggs, cultivating them into embryos and placing them into the mother's uterus through in vitro fertilization, embryo culture and transplantation, etc., so as to achieve pregnancy. Other assisted reproductive technologies different from IVF include artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET), and tubal fertilization embryo transfer (TET).
IVF technology needs to go through several steps: first, obtain sperm and eggs through in vitro fertilization (ICSI) or classical in vitro fertilization (IVF). Then, the sperm and egg are combined in the laboratory to form an embryo. Finally, the doctor transplanted the embryo into the mother's uterus in the hope of a successful pregnancy. The operation process of other assisted reproductive technologies is different.
For example, artificial insemination is to achieve the purpose of pregnancy by injecting semen directly into the uterus of women. IVF-ET is to culture the obtained sperm and eggs into embryos, and then transfer the embryos to the mother's uterus. TET is to take out and cultivate the fertilized eggs from the female body, and then transplant them into the uterus.
2. Indications and effects
IVF technology is applicable to a variety of infertility symptoms, including male sperm quality problems, female ovarian dysfunction, fallopian tube diseases and unexplained infertility. In addition, IVF can also be used for extramarital fertilization, same-sex partners or the needs of single women.
Other assisted reproductive technologies also have different indications and effects. For example, artificial insemination is applicable to the condition of abnormal male semen quality, abnormal female reproductive tract or single female. IVF-ET is applicable to fallopian tube problems, ovarian dysfunction or male sperm quality problems. TET is applicable to tubal diseases and other factors leading to infertility.
3. Cost and safety
IVF technology is relatively expensive, including the cost of multiple IVF cycles, medical examination and related drugs. In addition, the success rate of maternal and child IVF depends on many factors, including female age, health status, medical equipment and technology used, etc. Although its success rate is increasing, there is still a certain probability of failure.
Other assisted reproductive technologies may be relatively cheaper, but there are also costs. The success rate and security of different technologies will also vary. Therefore, when choosing appropriate reproductive assistance technologies, couples need to fully understand different technologies, communicate with doctors, and make reasonable decisions according to their own conditions.
4. Professional hospitals and teams
Test tube baby technology has many professional hospitals across the country to provide services. For example, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the General Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, the Reproductive Medicine Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and the Reproductive Medicine Department of Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine. These hospitals have professional teams and equipment, which can provide patients with comprehensive inspection, surgery and consultation services.
Other reproductive assistance technologies also have corresponding hospitals and teams to provide services, but corresponding professional hospitals need to be selected according to specific technologies.
summary
In the contemporary society, maternal and child test tube baby is one of the commonly used reproductive assistance technologies to solve infertility couples. Although there are some differences in definition, operation process, indication, effect and cost between each assisted reproductive technology and other assisted reproductive technologies, each technology has its unique advantages and limitations. For infertile couples, the selection of appropriate assisted reproductive technology requires comprehensive consideration of multiple factors and decision-making under the guidance of professional doctors.
