Reasons for the low success rate of IVF
Test tube baby is a kind of assisted reproductive technology. For some infertile couples, it is the hope to realize their reproductive dreams. However, the success rate of IVF is not high, which brings troubles to many couples. The low success rate of IVF is mainly due to the following reasons:
1. Age factor
The age of women is one of the important factors that affect the success rate of IVF. With the increase of age, the quality and quantity of female eggs begin to decline, leading to the weakening of fertility. In fact, the success rate of IVF for women over 35 years old is low. In addition, the age of men will also affect the quality and quantity of sperm, thus affecting the quality and implantation rate of embryos.
In order to improve the success rate, couples can consider childbearing when they are young and try assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF as early as possible.
2. Physiological factors
Some physiological problems will also affect the success rate of IVF. For example, the existence of fallopian tube blockage, endometriosis, endometrial weakness and other conditions will reduce the success rate of IVF. In addition, men may have problems such as poor sperm quality and insufficient sperm quantity, which lead to difficulty in combining sperm with eggs.
Couples can solve these physiological problems through surgery or other medical means. Seeking the advice of professional doctors and choosing appropriate treatment schemes will help to improve the success rate of IVF.
3. Psychological factors
The treatment of IVF is a long and hard journey, and the psychological factors of couples may also affect the success rate. Negative emotions such as anxiety, tension, and pressure may have a negative impact on the quality of eggs and sperm, and thus affect the development and implantation of embryos.
From a psychological point of view, couples can seek help from psychological counseling, learn relaxation skills and find support, while maintaining a positive attitude, which will help improve the success rate of IVF.
4. Technical level of the medical team
The technical level of the medical team is also one of the important factors affecting the success rate of IVF. IVF requires highly professional laboratory technology and clinical operation experience. Some hospitals may lack relevant technical equipment or professionals, resulting in improper operation or low technical level.
Therefore, when choosing IVF hospitals, couples should pay attention to selecting formal and qualified medical institutions. For example, well-known hospitals such as China Union Medical College Hospital and Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University have rich experience and technical strength in IVF treatment.
Can I try again after IVF failure?
Although the success rate of IVF has some challenges, it can still be tried again after failure. The failure of IVF may be related to many factors. Just one failure does not mean that subsequent attempts will fail.
When an IVF baby fails, the doctor will make a detailed assessment of the patient and make suggestions according to the failure reason and the specific situation of the patient. For example, if the egg quality of the subject is poor, egg donation and other methods may be recommended; If the endometrium of the subject is not suitable for implantation, endometrial thickening treatment may be recommended.
Through full communication with doctors and reasonable selection of treatment plans, there is a chance that IVF will succeed again. Multiple attempts also help to increase the success rate and increase the chances of fertility.
Summary
The low success rate of IVF may be related to age factors, physiological factors, psychological factors and the technical level of the medical team. Although the success rate is low, couples can improve the success rate of IVF by taking some measures, such as trying early, solving physiological problems, adjusting psychological status and choosing a regular hospital. At the same time, the failure of IVF does not mean that subsequent attempts will fail. Patients can try IVF again to improve their fertility opportunities through communication with doctors and formulating reasonable treatment plans.
