Definition of IVF
In vitro fertilization (IVF) refers to in vitro fertilization (IVF), in which the female egg is fertilized with the male sperm in the laboratory, and then the fertilized egg is transferred back to the female uterus to develop into a baby. IVF technology is usually applicable to couples who cannot conceive naturally due to reproductive problems. The breakthrough of this technology in the medical field has realized the dream of becoming a parent for many infertile patients.
The process of IVF
The process of IVF mainly includes four key steps: egg collection, sperm extraction, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer.
First, women receive a series of conditioning to promote ovarian development, and monitor the growth of follicles through ultrasound technology. When the follicle reaches the proper size, the doctor takes out the egg with a fine needle and places it in a culture dish.
At the same time, men provided semen samples. In the laboratory, doctors extract healthy and active sperm from semen.
Then, put the sperm and egg together in the culture dish, and use the nutrient solution and environment in the culture dish to promote the combination and fertilization of sperm and egg. After a period of culture, if fertilization is successful, an embryo will be formed.
Finally, doctors transplant one or more of the healthiest embryos back into a woman's uterus, hoping to implant and develop into a baby.
Success rate and risk of IVF
The success rate of IVF technology is affected by many factors, such as female age, ovarian function, sperm quality, etc. According to the data, the success rate of young and healthy women in each cycle is about 40%, while the success rate of women over 35 years old is relatively low.
Although IVF technology can help many couples realize their reproductive dreams, there are certain risks in this process. The operation may lead to bleeding, infection or uterine injury and other complications. In addition, the use of hormone drugs may also cause allergic reactions or ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and other adverse reactions.
In addition, for transferred embryos, there is also a risk that the embryo will not be implanted or will miscarry after implantation. Therefore, before IVF treatment, both husband and wife need to fully assess and understand the possible risks, and consult and communicate with doctors in detail.
Hospital for the implementation of IVF
At present, there are many hospitals and clinics around the world that provide IVF technology. Taking China as an example, the more famous IVF hospitals include the Reproductive Medicine Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, the Reproductive Medicine Center of Shanghai Liaoning Road Hospital, and Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center. These hospitals have advanced equipment and professional medical teams, which can provide high-quality IVF services for infertile patients.
Summary
In vitro fertilization technology is used to fertilize female eggs and male sperm in the laboratory, and then transfer the fertilized eggs back to the female uterus to make them grow into babies. The process of this technology includes egg collection, sperm extraction, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. The success rate is affected by many factors, and there are certain risks in the operation process. Many hospitals around the world provide IVF services, some of which are located in China. IVF technology has brought hope and joy to infertile patients and helped them realize their dream of becoming parents.
