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Will IVF procedures lead to multiple pregnancy?

Will IVF procedures lead to multiple pregnancy?



Will IVF procedures lead to multiple pregnancy?

IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can increase the chance of infertility couples to conceive by cultivating and screening the fertilized eggs in vitro, and then transferring healthy embryos to the mother's uterus. However, whether the IVF program will lead to multiple pregnancy has always been a concern. This article will discuss this problem in detail from many aspects.

IVF process

The IVF program includes the following key steps: ovulation regulation, egg collection, sperm extraction, in vitro fertilization, embryo culture and transplantation. In the process of ovulation regulation, patients usually receive drug treatment to promote follicular development. In the egg collection stage, doctors use needles to remove mature eggs. Then, doctors combine sperm and egg together for in vitro fertilization to cultivate embryos. Finally, healthy embryos will be selected and transferred to the mother's uterus through the endometrium.

Probability of multiple births

A recognized risk factor for IVF procedures is multiple pregnancy. This is because in order to increase the success rate of pregnancy, multiple embryos are usually transferred into the mother's womb. However, multiple pregnancy may bring a series of health problems, which may pose risks to both mother and fetus. Therefore, doctors usually weigh the advantages and disadvantages when choosing the number of embryos to be transferred. In order to reduce the risk of multiple pregnancy, some hospitals have taken control measures. For example, only a single embryo is transferred into the uterus, or the number of transferred embryos is determined according to the patient's age, reproductive health and other factors. This can significantly reduce the probability of multiple pregnancy and improve the success rate of single pregnancy.

Real life examples

Let's take a look at some real hospital data. For example, a famous reproductive medicine center in Boston, the United States, conducted more than 700 IVF procedures between 2017 and 2019, and the success rate of single pregnancy exceeded 70%. This is because they generally adopt the single embryo transfer strategy. At the same time, the probability of multiple pregnancy is only about 10%, which is significantly lower than in the past. It can be seen that in reality, by controlling the number of embryos transferred and other risk factors, the IVF program can effectively reduce the risk of multiple pregnancy.

conclusion

In conclusion, the IVF procedure may lead to multiple pregnancy, but this risk can be effectively reduced by controlling the number of embryos transferred and other risk factors. Practical examples show that in some hospitals, the probability of multiple pregnancy can be significantly reduced by taking corresponding measures. Therefore, when carrying out the IVF procedure, the doctor will consider the specific situation of the patient comprehensively, balance the pregnancy success rate and the risk of multiple pregnancy, so as to ensure the health of the mother and fetus.
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