What is IVF? Learn about the process, success rates and prices
As we age, our fertility may decline significantly, especially in modern times when people get married late and have children late and live a stressful life. "Failure to conceive naturally" has become a common problem, and many couples have started to seek help from In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) technology.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) has become an important fertility assistance technology in Taiwan, helping many infertile couples and men and women with limited fertility to realize their dream of having a baby.
This article will take you through what IVF is, as well as the process, costs and success rates, so if you're struggling with the same thing, read on!
What is IVF? How is it done?
In Vitro Fertilization (also known as IVF) is an assisted reproduction technique in which a woman's eggs are removed and fertilized in vitro with a man's sperm in a laboratory to form a fertilized egg, which is then nurtured into an embryo that is then implanted in the mother's uterus to wait for it to develop into a healthy baby.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment process
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Project |
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Initial Assessment and Inspection |
The couple visits the medical institution for a comprehensive examination. The doctor will provide appropriate treatment recommendations based on the couple's physical condition. |
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ovulation injection Follicle Monitoring |
Ovulation injections are administered to stimulate follicular growth and control the endocrine environment while monitoring follicular development. |
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Egg Breaker Injection |
When the follicle is mature, the doctor will give an injection to break the egg to facilitate the maturation of the egg. |
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ovum extraction |
After anesthesia, the eggs are retrieved by vaginal ultrasound with a fine needle into the ovary. |
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spermatogenesis |
Healthy sperm are screened after a semen sample is provided by the husband. |
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Embryo Development |
Fertilization is achieved by combining the sperm and egg, and the fertilized egg is placed in a petri dish and left to develop into an embryo. |
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embryo transfer |
IVF is accomplished when the right number of embryos are transferred into a woman's uterus. |
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Pregnancy Test Confirmation |
A blood pregnancy test will be arranged approximately 14 days after the embryo transfer to determine if the pregnancy has been successful. |
How can I improve my IVF success rate?
The success rate of IVF is affected by a number of factors, including age, health status, sperm and egg quality, and so on. Younger, healthier women usually have a higher success rate because the eggs are of better quality.
As we age, the quality and quantity of eggs will gradually decline, which will also affect the success rate of IVF. Let's take a look at some of the factors that can affect the success of IVF:
1. Age
As we age, the quality and number of eggs decreases, which may affect the chances of successful embryo implantation and increase the risk of miscarriage.
2. Embryonic quality
Chromosome screening prior to embryo implantation and selection of good quality embryos for uterine implantation can significantly increase the success rate of embryo implantation and pregnancy.
3. Uterine condition
Check the thickness of the endometrium, the presence of polyps, adhesions, fibroids, etc., and the presence of infections.
4. Sperm-egg quality
Sperm should be sufficient in number, motility and normal in shape; female eggs should be sufficient in number, with normal follicular development, shape and structure.
5. Medical equipment and technology
Advanced medical equipment and specialized embryo culture/in vitro fertilization techniques are critical to the success rate.
6. Professional Team
The experience and professional background of the medical team is very important to the success of the procedure. Experienced physicians are able to provide accurate diagnosis and treatment, thus increasing the chances of conception.
IVF Costs
When it comes to the price and cost of IVF, it may also be often compared to another fertility assistance technology, "artificial insemination", but in fact, the two are different in terms of the applicable population and treatment modalities, so let's learn more about the differences between these two technologies and their costs!
artificial insemination
Artificial insemination (IUI) is a relatively simple and inexpensive fertility assistance technique for women whose fallopian tubes are open but whose partner's sperm count or motility is insufficient.
Artificial insemination is a procedure in which a doctor injects sperm into a woman's uterus to increase the chances of conception. This procedure is relatively simple and takes less time, so the cost is relatively low, with the price of a single procedure ranging from NT$10,000 to NT$30,000, with the actual cost varying according to the medical institution and region.
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
Compared to artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a more complex and comprehensive form of fertility assistance for situations such as blocked or damaged female fallopian tubes, poorer-than-expected sperm counts or quality in males, or other more serious infertility conditions.
The IVF procedure includes a number of steps such as ovulation, egg retrieval, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, etc. The whole process requires more medical skills and time, and therefore costs more. The cost of a complete IVF procedure ranges from NT$100,000 to NT$300,000, and may increase if genetic testing or embryo freezing is required.
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