Treatment needs of IVF - 45 year old women
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that can help couples who cannot conceive naturally due to physiological reasons realize their dreams. For 45 year old women, their fertility problems may be more complex, because with the growth of age, women's fertility will gradually decline. Therefore, 45 year old women need to consider the following aspects when receiving IVF treatment.
1. Fertility assessment and planning
First, a 45 year old woman needs a fertility assessment before considering IVF treatment. This can be determined by a series of reproductive health examinations to determine women's ovarian function and uterine condition. Doctors may recommend ovarian ultrasound, blood hormone tests, and hysteroscopy. These tests can help doctors understand whether women are suitable for IVF treatment and develop treatment plans suitable for them.
Once the fertility assessment is completed, the doctor will work with the patient to develop a treatment plan. Depending on the specific situation of women, treatment plans may include hormone therapy, follicle stimulation, egg collection and embryo transfer. When making a treatment plan, the doctor will take comprehensive consideration according to women's age, ovarian reserve, uterine condition, physical health and other factors.
2. Hormone therapy and follicle stimulation
Hormone therapy and follicle stimulation are common steps in IVF treatment. For 45 year old women, due to the decline of ovarian function, they may need more auxiliary hormones to stimulate the development of follicles. Generally speaking, women need to inject hormone drugs every day for a period of time to promote the growth of polycystic follicles. The doctor will determine the best collection time according to the size and number of follicles.
Then, the doctor will perform an egg collection operation to remove the mature eggs from the ovary. This is usually done under general anesthesia, and doctors will use ultrasound guided technology to accurately remove eggs. The eggs collected will then combine with sperm to form an embryo.
3. Embryo transfer
Embryo transfer is the last step in IVF treatment. Before embryo transfer, the doctor will evaluate the quality and development of the embryo and select the embryo most likely to be successfully implanted for transfer. For 45 year old women, it may be recommended to transfer multiple embryos to increase the success rate.
Embryo transfer is usually a simple process. Doctors place carefully selected embryos into the uterus through the vagina. Then, the patient needs a rest period to increase the chances of successful implantation of the embryo. One week later, a blood test can be performed to determine whether the pregnancy was successful.
4. Hospital recommendation
For 45 year old women, the choice of hospital for IVF treatment is very critical. A professional assisted reproductive hospital can provide the most advanced technology and equipment, as well as experienced doctors and teams. For example, Peking Union Medical College Hospital in China, Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University and Guangzhou Chang'an Hospital all have good reputation and years of experience in IVF treatment.
To sum up, 45 year old women need to carry out fertility assessment and planning, hormone treatment and follicle stimulation, embryo transfer, and choose a professional hospital for treatment when receiving IVF treatment. These measures will help to improve the chances of successful pregnancy and realize couples' reproductive aspirations.
