Indications for IVF
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which is applicable to some couples who cannot conceive naturally. The following details the indications of IVF from four aspects: infertility, genetic diseases, ineffective active treatment and uterine malformation.
1. Infertility
Infertility is one of the main indications for IVF. Infertility can be caused by many factors, such as egg or sperm quality problems, fallopian tube blockage, endometriosis, etc. For these infertile patients who cannot be solved by other treatments, IVF is a feasible option. IVF technology can achieve pregnancy through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, providing hope for infertile couples to realize their dreams of childbirth.
Before choosing IVF, infertility patients need to have a comprehensive physical examination and evaluation to ensure that there are no other problems that can be solved by simpler methods. Only after excluding the effectiveness of other treatments, IVF is a viable option.
2. Genetic diseases
IVF is suitable for couples with genetic diseases. If one or both parties carry genes of genetic diseases, their descendants may also suffer from these diseases. Through IVF technology, embryos can be genetically screened, embryos with disease genes can be excluded, healthy embryos can be selected for transplantation, and the risk of transmission of genetic diseases in future generations can be reduced.
At present, some hospitals have successfully applied IVF technology to help couples at risk of genetic diseases to give birth safely. For example, the UK's Francsberg Reproductive Center used IVF technology to help couples with hereditary diabetes insipidus have two healthy children.
3. Active treatment is ineffective
For some couples suffering from infertility, although they have received a variety of treatments, such as ovulation induction and artificial insemination, they are still unable to conceive. These patients belong to the category of "active treatment ineffectiveness", and IVF can be considered as the next treatment option.
For patients who fail to respond to active treatment, IVF technology can bypass the complex process of natural reproduction, directly transfer the fertilized eggs into the uterus, and improve the probability of pregnancy. Therefore, IVF is an effective way for couples who are unable to actively treat children.
4. Uterine malformation
Uterine malformation is another indication. In some cases, IVF can help patients with uterine malformation successfully conceive and deliver. Uterine malformations include bicornical uterus, uterine septum, mastoid uterus, etc. These abnormal structures of the uterus will affect embryo implantation and placental development, leading to infertility or abortion.
With IVF technology, the process of fertilization and embryo culture can be completed in vitro, and embryos can be transferred to other normal forms of uterus or maternal uterus to achieve healthy development and pregnancy of embryos.
summary
The indications of IVF mainly include infertility, genetic diseases, ineffective active treatment and uterine malformation. For those couples who need assisted reproductive technology to achieve fertility, IVF is a feasible option. IVF technology has been widely used in some hospitals and has helped many couples who are unable to conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations.
