What Should I Do if the Quality of Eggs in IVF Is Poor?
First, it is necessary to analyze the reasons for the poor quality of eggs in IVF. If the poor quality is due to age, growth hormone is generally used for treatment in clinical practice, but the effect is not guaranteed. If the poor quality of eggs is not caused by age, the ovulation induction protocol can be changed to improve egg quality. If poor egg quality is found after several ovulation inductions, egg donation treatment can be considered.
Here are some suggestions to deal with poor quality of eggs in IVF:
1. Increase iron intake during menstruation: Some people's eggs are unhealthy, which is closely related to the trace elements in their bodies. One of them is iron deficiency. Because menstrual blood will take away a large amount of iron, it is recommended to eat more spinach and animal internal organs during menstruation to ensure sufficient iron in the body and sufficient health of eggs.
2. Eat tofu: Although tofu is made from beans and has a certain cold nature, it is recommended that women with poor egg quality can appropriately increase the consumption of tofu. After all, tofu contains a lot of plant protein. It is recommended to cook tofu by boiling, rather than frying, which can destroy protein and have less beneficial effects on the body.
3. Avoid pregnancy: If there is a history of miscarriage after IVF, the chance of success in the next attempt will be much lower. Therefore, it is not recommended to have sex too early after IVF. This can have a significant impact on the embryo that has just implanted in the uterus. Avoiding pregnancy is also necessary to reduce the risk of poorer egg quality in the next attempt.
What is the Success Rate of IVF?
Generally speaking, the success rate of IVF is about 60% for women aged 21-30 years; about 45%-50% for women aged 30-35 years; and only about 40%-45% for women over 35 years due to decreased ovarian reserve function, altered oocyte quality, and aging of egg quality, which may lead to no possibility of embryo transfer. For women over 40 years old, the success rate is only about 30% or even lower.