There are dizzying developments in medicine and technology. The most important developments in the field of medicine are in in vitro fertilization treatment. In vitro fertilization treatment has now become a method that most couples can access and achieve successful results. It has become a widely preferred treatment method because it is more affordable, has a higher chance of success, and makes couples smile with its results.
The problem of infertility concerns many couples all over the world, including our country. In our country, 15 out of every hundred couples have problems having children. Prejudices have been destroyed with awareness about in vitro fertilization. If a couple has unprotected sexual intercourse for a year and cannot have a child, they can resort to in vitro fertilization. With the innovations and methods developed in in vitro fertilization, the chance of having a child has increased considerably. Some of these methods are:
Paternal lymphocyte vaccine:
Thanks to the advances made in the studies, it has been concluded that immune system disorders can play a very important role in recurrent IVF failures. Lymphocyte cells are separated in the blood sample obtained from the male candidate. They are injected into the mother's arm from 4 different areas. This procedure is applied 3 times before IVF treatment and 2 times after treatment. The aim of this vaccine is to take precautions against the formation of immune cells that could harm the developing baby in the womb. Paternal lymphocyte vaccine is a method that is successfully applied in recurrent IVF failures today. It does not harm the mother or the baby.
Assisted budding with laser:
There are many factors that affect the success of IVF treatment. One of the most important of these factors is the attachment of the fertilized egg (embryo) to the uterus. In order for the embryo to have a chance of attachment to the uterus, the outer layer surrounding the embryo, the zona, must thin and disappear. This stage can be made practical by creating a window in the zona layer under laboratory conditions.
Artificial intrauterine application:
Before starting IVF treatment, endometrial cells are taken from the inner wall of the uterus through a biopsy. These cells are developed in laboratory conditions and a nutrient-rich, natural environment is created for the development of embryos obtained through IVF treatment. Artificial intrauterine applications are a method used in cases of repeated IVF failures.
Blastocyst transfer:
A blastocyst is a day five embryo. It is the last point that an embryo can reach before attaching to the uterus. An embryo that has reached the blastocyst stage has a higher chance of attaching to the uterus and causing pregnancy than embryos at earlier stages. A blastocyst transfer is a transfer performed on the 5th or 6th day in order to better monitor embryo development and to transfer the embryo with the best attachment and development characteristics to the uterus. The embryo is developed in the in vitro fertilization laboratory until the blastocyst stage and then the transfer stage is started.
Acupuncture:
Acupuncture is used as an alternative method to increase success. It has become a widespread method as it is applied at every stage of IVF treatment and its effects are noticed by people in a short time. It regulates the limbic system. In this way, it helps the expectant mother to control her stress.
Acupuncture; increases the secretion of a chemical substance called beta-endorphin in the whole body by stimulating certain areas and this increase provides the secretion of GnRH (gonadotropin releasing hormone) steroid and gonadotropin hormones. As a result of these effects, blood flow to the uterus is increased. The inner wall of the uterus matures in this way and as a result, the uterus is made suitable for pregnancy. With all these changes, the chance of implantation of the transferred embryos has increased.
Reiki:
Alternative methods that increase success, such as Reiki, are also widely used in IVF treatments. Reiki is a very easy method to apply. In addition to being natural, it has also been proven to support treatment. Applied with various energy points in the body, Reiki helps ensure the flow of energy in the right direction. It provides physical healing and psychological stress reduction. It has been accepted as a method that increases the chance of success in IVF failures.
Antioxidants:
Free radicals can be defined as compounds with high activity found in polluted air, cigarette smoke, sun rays, plant protection products, solvents, some drugs, spoiled foods and various foods. These compounds cause various damages to cells. As a result, cells begin to age and die faster. Antioxidants can be used to protect cells from the negative effects of these compounds and to prevent aging. It is also thought that the use of antioxidants can increase the chance of success in in vitro fertilization treatments. For this reason, the use of antioxidants is recommended. These include:
Vitamin A,
Vitamin E,
Vitamin B12,
Folic acid,
Vitamin C,
Polyphenols,
Coenzyme Q,
Alphalipoic acid can be considered.
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