Characteristics of the first generation of IVF
Test tube baby is a kind of fertility mode that uses assisted reproductive technology to fertilize in vitro and transfer the fertilized egg to the mother. The emergence of IVF has brought hope to couples who are unable to conceive naturally. The first generation of IVF refers to the babies who first started to use this technology. They have some unique characteristics.
Feature 1: Application of new reproductive technology
The biggest feature of the first generation of IVF is the use of new assisted reproductive technology. This technology is called in vitro fertilization embryo implantation technology (IVF-ET). As its name implies, it is a technology that completes the combination of sperm and egg in vitro, forms an embryo, and then transfers the embryo to the female uterus.
The first generation of IVF was successfully born in 1978 by Dr. Louis Brown of Britain, who was the first mother of IVF in the world. With the gradual maturity of technology, more and more babies are born in this way, providing many infertile couples with fertility opportunities.
Before the birth of the first generation of IVF, there was no similar technology in the world. The birth of IVF created a new chapter in the way of human reproduction.
Feature 2: Low success rate
Although the advent of IVF technology has aroused widespread concern and expectation, the success rate of the first generation of IVF is relatively low. According to statistics, the success rate of the first generation of IVF is only about 15%. This is because the technology at that time was still relatively elementary, and many operation steps and technical details were not perfect.
Before the birth of the first generation of IVF, scientists experienced many years of experiments and failures before finally finding appropriate methods and conditions to cultivate and transfer embryos. Although the success rate is not high, the birth of the first generation of IVF proves the feasibility of this technology and lays a foundation for subsequent research and development.
Feature 3: Limitation of medical conditions
As IVF technology is a relatively new medical technology, only a few medical institutions have the conditions to carry out IVF technology in the early stage. Dr. Brown Clinic in London is the first medical institution that successfully gave birth to IVF. Since then, more and more hospitals have started to provide IVF services.
However, during the first generation of IVF, medical conditions limited IVF technology to only a few people. It requires not only superb medical technology, but also a large amount of economic and human resources. Therefore, only wealthy couples have the opportunity to use this technology.
Feature 4: disputes on moral and ethical issues
The emergence of IVF has caused a series of moral and ethical problems. People began to debate whether IVF technology meets ethical standards. Some people worry that this technology may lead to abuse and immoral behavior, such as choosing the gender of the baby.
In addition, IVF technology has also triggered some disputes about when to start life. Some people believe that embryos already have life, so the IVF technology and other operations may harm the formation of embryos. Others believe that an embryo is not an individual with life until it is implanted into the uterus and successfully develops into a baby.
In general, the characteristics of the first generation of IVF include the application of new reproductive technologies, low success rate, restrictions on medical conditions, and disputes on moral and ethical issues. With the passage of time and the continuous progress of technology, IVF has become a more common and feasible birth method, which has realized the birth dream for many infertile couples.
