In-Vitro Fertilization or Test-Tube Baby – Antai Hospital
IVF or In-Vitro Fertilization is an assistive reproductive technology where the sperm and ovum are specially acquired from the couple, and they are both fused in a process known as fertilization that takes place outside of the body. This is known as in-vitro, meaning in a test-tube or in the lab, and is used to assist patients with specific fertility and genetic problems, in the conception of a child.
In its complex procedures, mature egg cells are acquired from the female and sperm cells from the male, where they are fertilized in the lab. Once a zygote is fully formed, it is then re-placed back into the uterine endometrium for implantation to take place. Generally, this can take up to 3 weeks, but even longer for some.
IVF is one of the most popular forms of assistive reproductive technology, however it may not always be effective, many couple do not see success despite multiple attempts, while others see immediate success.
Benefits of IVF
- Effective for Tubal disorders infertility (missing fallopian tubes)
- Effective for anovulation
- Cryo-preservation of egg cells
Negatives of IVF
- Invasive
- Time-consuming
- Does not guarantee success
- Costly
- Not suitable for all forms of tubal disorders or infertility
IVF is also commonly used for patients suffering with blocked fallopian tubes; however, this is entirely a treatable condition, which allows you to save your valuable resources: time and money. Here at Antai, we use a minimally invasive endoscopic surgery that uses a “guide-wire” that can remove fallopian tube blockages and allows patient to conceive naturally. Furthermore, it is also blindly recommended to patients suffering from Hydrosalpinx. Patients suffering from Hydrosalpinx inevitable miscarry again, and very quickly at that, because the fluid contained in the hydrosalpinx-inflicted tube can flow-back into the uterine cavity. The fluid is highly toxic towards the embryo. Proper management is the treatment of Hydrosalpinx, which is offered here at Antai Hospital, and the patient will not need to consider IVF. They will then be fully capable of conceiving naturally.
IVF is not effective for recurrent miscarriage
Patient suffering from either chemical pregnancies, miscarriage, or recurrent miscarriage, will see the lowest chance of success with IVF. This is because IVF is suited for fertility issues, whereas recurrent miscarriage is not a form of infertility. Recurrent miscarriage patient does not need assistance in conceiving, they are fully capable of doing it themselves naturally. However, these doctors do not explain to them that there are underlying organic causes that is causing to miscarry later in the gestation. IVF neglects these causes because it is not a form of treatment, it is simply a reproductive assistive technique. Recurrent miscarriage patients need to seek treatment.
Both infertility and recurrent miscarriage have been tabulated with over 150 and 43 individual causes respectively. These causes require either surgical or supplementation management as they are organic diseases.
Dr Chen Fenglin of Antai Hospital was the 2nd physician to formally introduce IVF into mainland China, and he has committed to male and female infertility etiology and endoscopy treatment research for more than 30 years. Now he puts emphasis on receiving treatment instead so that we can help patients avoid the trap of wasting time and money, on an unwanted outcome. Get in touch today, and set up a consultation with our miscarriage experts, and let’s begin a natural, healthy pregnancy journey today!
Antai Hospital’s Commitment
Antai Hospital’s full refund policy for the miscarriage prevention treatments we provide should already be the best guarantee for a healthy pregnancy. Patients should rest assured, can and should go about their everyday life, focusing their diet on vegetables, beans, celery, and other fiber-rich foods. Besides that, an active lifestyle of yoga and swimming should also be incorporated to help relieve stress and increase blood circulation, which is beneficial for the fetus’s development and the mother’s health. With our assurance, a healthy lifestyle, and peace of mind, you can go through a healthy pregnancy with no complications.
Recurrent miscarriages are no doubt a heavy blow to the patient’s physical and mental health. All we can do is to help ease the burden and decrease your trauma, to slowly help you overcome the anxiety with the love and care that we provide at Antai Hospital.
Trust in Antai Hospital and trust in yourself, your pregnancy is our priority.