Is it possible for IVF babies to succeed at the age of 40?
The IVF technology has made great progress since its first successful birth in 1978. However, with the growth of age, the decline of female fertility has become a common problem. Is it possible for IVF to succeed at 40 this year? This article will elaborate from four aspects: age factors, medical progress, treatment methods and hospital selection.
1. Age factor
Female age is one of the key factors affecting the success rate of IVF. With the growth of age, women's ovarian reserve and egg quality will gradually decline. According to medical research, when a woman is 40 years old, the proportion of high-quality eggs in her ovary has dropped significantly. This means that at the age of 40, women's chances of successful pregnancy are relatively low.
In addition, women's age has a significant impact on the rate of implantation and the abortion rate after implantation. With the increase of age, the implantation rate of women decreased and the abortion rate increased. Therefore, the possibility of IVF success at 40 years old is relatively low.
In addition, male age also affects the success rate of IVF. Research shows that the quality and quantity of male sperm decrease with age. Therefore, male age is also one of the important factors to consider the success of IVF.
2. Medical progress
With the development of medical technology, the success rate of IVF is increasing. In recent years, assisted reproductive technology has made remarkable progress in embryo culture, embryo selection and transfer.
For example, the improvement of embryo culture technology after in vitro fertilization makes the quality and development of embryos easier to be evaluated and selected. The development of embryo selection technology, such as gene screening and chromosome screening, can eliminate some potential genetic defects, improve the quality of embryos and the success rate of transplantation.
In addition, the medical equipment and drugs for IVF are also constantly optimized and updated. These medical advances provide better conditions and possibilities for IVF treatment.
3. Treatment
The success rate of IVF is affected by the treatment mode. At present, the commonly used IVF treatment methods include in vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET) and pre embryo transfer genetic diagnosis technology.
IVF-ET is the most common IVF treatment, which helps women to become pregnant successfully by transplanting the fertilized eggs into the uterus. The success rate of this treatment is affected by many factors, including female age, ovarian reserve, sperm quality, etc.
Genetic diagnosis technology before embryo transfer can help eliminate embryos with chromosome abnormalities and genetic diseases, and improve the success rate of transfer. This technique is particularly important for elderly women and families with a genetic history of chromosomal abnormalities.
4. Hospital selection
The success of IVF treatment is also related to the level of hospitals and doctors selected. The following aspects can be considered when selecting hospitals:
First, whether the comprehensive strength and equipment technology of the hospital are advanced. A first-class IVF hospital should have advanced instruments and equipment, a high-level medical team, and good curative effect and reputation.
Secondly, hospital experience and success rate are also important reference factors for selection. You can learn about the strength and success rate of the hospital by querying the relevant data of the hospital and consulting experienced doctors.
Finally, as a patient, we should also consider the service quality and treatment costs of the hospital. Choosing a responsible, professional and reasonably priced hospital can provide better IVF treatment experience.
Summary
The probability of success of IVF infants at 40 years old is low because of the influence of many factors, such as female age, medical progress, treatment methods and hospital choice. However, with the continuous progress of medical technology and the improvement of hospital strength, the success rate of IVF is also gradually increasing. When choosing IVF treatment, patients should consider their own conditions and the strength of the hospital to improve the chances of success.
