What is IVF?
IVF (i.e. assisted reproductive technology) is to conduct fertilization and pregnancy in vitro through artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization and other medical means, and finally make the resulting embryo implanted into the woman's uterus to become a baby. IVF technology aims to help couples who are unable to conceive naturally due to physiological reasons to achieve their reproductive aspirations.
The process of IVF
The process of IVF is mainly divided into the following steps:
First of all, the women's ovaries were monitored for ovulation promotion. Through hormone drugs, the ovaries developed and produced more mature follicles.
Next, the eggs are extracted under the guidance of ultrasound, usually under general anesthesia or local anesthesia, to ensure the safety of the operation process.
Then, the semen of the man is obtained through natural ejaculation or puncture technology, and is put into the culture dish together with the egg for fertilization in a test tube.
Single or multiple embryos are developed in a petri dish, and the embryos are transferred back to the woman's uterus at an appropriate time, hoping that they can be successfully implanted and developed into babies.
Success rate and risk of IVF
IVF technology depends on many factors, including age, weight, ovarian function, semen quality, etc. In general, the success rate of IVF is about 30% to 40%, but this data will also be affected by different hospitals and individual conditions.
In addition, IVF also has certain risks. Women may experience side effects such as hormone dependent tumor and multiple pregnancy during IVF. Men will experience semen damage, difficulty in obtaining semen and other problems. In addition, offspring of IVF may face risks such as birth defects. Therefore, when considering IVF, we must have a clear understanding of its potential risks.
Practice and cases of IVF
IVF technology has been widely used in many countries. For example, there are many regular hospitals in China that provide IVF services, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine. These hospitals have professional teams and advanced technical equipment, providing hope for infertile patients.
Successful cases of IVF technology are also common. Many couples without the ability to conceive naturally have achieved their reproductive aspirations through IVF technology, and have established happy families. These cases are not only the victory of science and technology, but also the recognition of medical technology and medical team's efforts.
Summary
Test tube baby is a technology that helps infertile couples achieve their fertility aspirations through medical means. The basic process includes ovarian stimulation monitoring, egg extraction, fertilization and embryo culture, embryo transfer and other steps. The success rate of IVF varies from individual to hospital, but the overall rate is about 30-40%. However, IVF also has certain risks, including side effects, multiple pregnancy and other problems. In practice, many formal hospitals provide IVF services and have achieved certain success cases. The development of IVF technology provides new reproductive options for couples who cannot conceive naturally.
