With the development of science and technology, the modern fertility rate has increased significantly, especially for couples who rely on assisted reproductive technology (ART) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), the chances of getting pregnant have also increased. This change not only changed the fate of many families, but also affected the views and demands on fertility in today's society.
With the advancement of reproductive technology, today's pregnancy rate has given many families new hope.
Fertility is affected by many factors, including a woman's age, health, and the type of technology used. How did IVF gradually become the main option for many couples who are unable to conceive naturally? What are the indispensable technological innovations and clinical practices behind this process?
Depending on the definition, IVF pregnancy rates can be calculated based on the cycle in which treatment was initiated, the egg retrieval cycle, or the embryo transfer cycle. In recent years, with the improvement of IVF technology, changes in pregnancy rates have been constantly updated.
Take Canada as an example, the IVF fertility rate reached 27% in 2007, demonstrating the potential and influence of assisted reproductive technology.
As women age, their fertility gradually decreases. Especially after the age of 35, the difficulty of getting pregnant increases significantly. This has prompted many women to postpone their childbearing plans and choose to realize their childbearing wishes through IVF technology.
Breakthroughs in IVF technology mainly come from technical improvements in fertilization, embryo development and postoperative monitoring. In the past few years, emerging technologies such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), egg freezing technology and genetic screening have contributed to improving pregnancy rates.
The success rate of IVF can continue to improve with the advancement of technology, which is a new hope for fertility under the progress of science and technology.
For example, ICSI can help couples who have problems with sperm quality or quantity to improve fertilization rates by injecting healthy sperm directly into the egg. This not only increases the chances of pregnancy, but also reduces the possibility of problems with fetal development.
The pregnancy rate of artificial insemination is relatively low, usually between 10% and 20%, while IVF can achieve a higher success rate as technology improves. Therefore, many couples facing fertility problems choose IVF as their last option.
The increase in pregnancy rate is the result of the continuous efforts of scientific researchers, whose support has brought new hope to thousands of families.
In addition, IVF's egg freezing technology allows many women to find a balance between career and family without having to rush to get pregnant at a young age. The popularization of this technology is undoubtedly changing society's traditional concepts about family and work.
Looking into the future, further developments in IVF technology will continue to increase pregnancy rates and make it more popular. Most medical institutions are also working hard to make more people aware of these technologies and break the stereotypes about IVF so that every family in need can consider it a viable option.
But behind all these changes, do we also need to face up to the related ethical issues? In this digital and technology-driven age, how should we view the definition of fertility and family?