IVF: What is IVF technology?
IVF technology is a kind of assisted pregnancy technology, also known as Assisted Reproductive Technology, ART）。 It is a method of combining sperm and egg artificially, cultivating embryos in the laboratory, and then transplanting the embryos to the female uterus for development, so as to achieve fertility.
IVF technology is usually applicable to couples or individuals who are unable to conceive naturally due to physical reasons. The following will elaborate on IVF technology from the aspects of background information, step overview, hospital introduction, advantages and risks.
background information
IVF technology originated in the 1970s, and was first proposed and successfully applied by Robert G. Edwards and Patrick Steptoe of the Stercliffe Institute for Life Sciences in the UK. Since then, IVF technology has been widely used worldwide, giving couples who are unable to conceive naturally the opportunity to achieve their reproductive aspirations.
The success rate and ethical risk of IVF have always been concerned. Although the success rate has increased year by year, there is still a certain failure rate. In addition, the ethical issues involved in IVF technology also need to be seriously considered, including the selection and manipulation of genetic information.
Step Overview
IVF technology usually includes the following main steps:
Step 1: Egg collection. The female is injected with hormone to promote the development of the egg, and the ultrasonic examination is carried out regularly to determine the maturity of the egg. Once the egg is mature, the doctor will use a special needle to remove the egg from the ovary.
Step 2: Sperm collection. The men provided semen samples, and then separated the sperm from them by centrifugation.
Step 3: In vitro fertilization. Combine the extracted eggs with sperm in the laboratory to promote the fertilization process.
Step 4: Embryo culture. The fertilized egg will be cultured in the laboratory for several days until it becomes a transplantable embryo.
Step 5: Embryo transfer. The doctor gently puts the transferable embryo into the female uterus to help the embryo continue to develop.
Hospital Introduction
Hengyang Maternity and Infant Hospital is the only hospital in Hengyang that provides IVF technology. The hospital has advanced equipment and professional medical team, and has all the necessary conditions to carry out IVF surgery. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality medical services and humanistic care for infertile patients, and has successfully helped many couples realize their dreams of childbearing.
The IVF technology department of Hengyang Women and Infants Hospital has a special outpatient service and expert team to provide early consultation, examination, preoperative preparation and other services. At the same time, the hospital pays attention to the renewal of medical technology and the improvement of personnel quality, and constantly improves the success rate of IVF technology and patient satisfaction.
Advantages and risks
The advantage of IVF technology is that it provides a viable reproductive option for couples who cannot conceive naturally. It has brought hope and joy to many infertile couples and made them realize their dream of becoming parents.
However, IVF technology also has some risks and potential problems. The first is the uncertainty of the success rate. Although technology continues to improve, it cannot guarantee that every attempt will succeed. Secondly, ethical issues arising from the selection and manipulation of genetic information need to be carefully weighed and handled. In addition, IVF surgery itself also has certain physical and psychological risks, which requires patients to have sufficient understanding and psychological preparation.
Summary
IVF technology is a method of laboratory assisted pregnancy, which provides a chance for couples who cannot conceive naturally to realize their reproductive dreams. The success of this technology depends on advanced medical equipment and professional medical team. However, IVF technology also brings some risks and ethical issues that need to be weighed and dealt with jointly by patients and doctors.
