Which couples are suitable for IVF?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer (ET) have helped many couples realize their reproductive dreams. However, not all couples are suitable for IVF. The following will summarize the couple conditions applicable to IVF from the aspects of age, infertility reasons, egg and sperm quality and money.
Age
The age of women is one of the important factors that determine whether they are suitable for IVF. The ideal age of IVF patients should be between 20 and 40 years old. Women in this age range have relatively good egg quality and a high probability of pregnancy. The older you are, the lower the number and quality of eggs will gradually decline, leading to a lower success rate of IVF. Older women may need more egg retrieval cycles to succeed.
In addition, age is related to the number of successful embryos. Young women have a relatively large number of eggs and therefore produce more embryos. This provides a greater opportunity to select the highest quality embryos.
However, age is not the only factor, and other factors need to be considered if IVF is carried out.
Infertility causes
IVF is suitable for many infertile couples, including the following situations:
1. Obstructive fallopian tube disease: fallopian tube obstruction or fluid accumulation is one of the common causes of infertility. For these couples, IVF is an effective assisted reproductive technology.
2. Male factors: The quality or quantity of male sperm may also lead to infertility. If men suffer from azoospermia, oligozoospermia or morphological abnormalities, IVF can help couples achieve their reproductive aspirations.
3. Multifactor infertility: Some couples may have multiple infertility causes at the same time, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, etc. For these couples, IVF is a good way to solve the problem of infertility.
Egg and sperm quality
The success of IVF is also related to the quality of eggs and sperm. The quality of eggs depends on women's age and living habits. Young women usually have better egg quality and can produce higher quality embryos.
Sperm quality is also an important factor, which can be understood through sperm inspection. Some men may suffer from problems such as abnormal sperm morphology, decreased motility or insufficient number. In this case, IVF can use specific techniques to assist in fertilization.
Economic capacity
Carrying out IVF is an expensive process. In addition to medical costs, it also includes drug costs, surgery costs and subsequent infant support costs. Therefore, the couple's economic ability is an important consideration for IVF.
Couples need to carefully assess their financial situation and consider whether they can afford to pay for IVF before deciding whether to carry out IVF. Some couples may need to try many times to succeed, which will increase their financial burden.
summary
Test tube babies are suitable for couples between the ages of 20 and 40 who have oviduct problems, male factors or multifactorial infertility problems. The quality of eggs and sperm is also an important consideration for IVF. In addition, the couple's economic capacity also needs to be fully considered, because IVF is an expensive process. Ensure that couples who meet these conditions can choose IVF at an appropriate time to realize their reproductive dreams.
