Today, according to data from the World Health Organization, there are about 13% of infertile couples in the world. The reasons can lie both in the health of a man and in the health of a woman, and they are almost equally divided. The predominant factors of female infertility are the absence of fallopian tubes after various surgical interventions, or their obstruction. In vitro fertilization in these cases becomes the only option for conception.
IVF program options
Various programs are used to carry out the assisted reproduction procedure. The ultimate goal of any of them is to obtain quality eggs. There are the following main types of protocols:
- long;
- short;
- Japanese.
If a woman has ovulation, then it is possible to apply IVF in the natural cycle.
Based on the analysis of the patient's follicular reserve and hormonal profile, the doctor selects a plan that will be most effective in each case. Special drugs are prescribed, their dosage and the frequency of their use. The success of conception largely depends on this stage. Our clinic K + 31 practices an individual approach, a thorough examination using modern equipment.
With the introduction of large doses of hormones to obtain superovulation, the following complications often arise:
- hyperstimulation syndrome;
- ovarian apoplexy;
- torsion of the ovaries.
The Japanese protocol has established itself as the safest and most effective method with a high chance of pregnancy.
Features of the Japanese scheme
When carrying out the IVF procedure according to the Japanese protocol, the minimum doses of gonadotropin hormones, equivalent to physiological ones, are used. The goal is to get not as many female germ cells as possible, but the highest quality ones, which will allow you to achieve the desired result - pregnancy.
Benefits of the Japanese IVF program
- high quality of the obtained oocytes.
- Low risk of complications such as ovarian apoplexy and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
- A minimum of painful sensations, good tolerance of the procedure.
- Minimal damage to ovarian tissue, since manipulations are carried out with a very thin needle.
- Fewer medications are used to reduce the cost of this technique.
The greatest effectiveness of the Japanese protocol of in vitro fertilization, in comparison with other schemes, is observed in married couples aged 37 years and older. Thus, women with a depleted ovarian reserve, and even women who are in the menopause, have the opportunity to give birth to a child.
The essence of the method is as follows:
- During several menstrual periods, usually three, a woman takes sparing doses of hormones.
- In each cycle, the egg is collected and fertilized. The fusion of the female reproductive cell and the sperm of the future father takes place in the laboratory.
- Embryos obtained by artificial insemination are frozen using a special vitrification method that does not violate their molecular structure, thus maintaining quality.
- After the effect of hormonal drugs is leveled and optimal conditions are created in the uterus, the resulting embryos are implanted.
- The peculiarity of this type of IVF is a long duration and a small number of eggs obtained. However, their high quality increases the chances of pregnancy.
Indications for the use of the Japanese scheme
Its appointment is advisable in the following cases:
- The presence of a depleted ovarian reserve. Large doses of hormonal drugs will not be effective, since the body's response will still be weak.
- If the woman is in late reproductive or post-reproductive age.
- If it was not possible to obtain high-quality female germ cells by conventional methods.
- Severe endometrial polyposis, in which the amount of hormonal drugs should be limited and traditional schemes are not suitable.
Reviews
According to the reviews of patients who underwent IVF according to the Japanese protocol, despite the high efficiency of the method with a sparing hormonal load, they still have to face certain difficulties. This is primarily due to the duration of the process, the psychological stress associated with the expectation of a result with a small number of eggs. In this case, the positive attitude of the patient and the support of loved ones are more important than ever.
When carrying out in vitro fertilization according to the Japanese program, the choice of clinic and the qualifications of doctors at all stages of its implementation, from choosing the correct scheme to embryo implantation, play a key role. By contacting the K + 31 clinic, you can be sure of the high level of professionalism and experience of our specialists. Remember that self-treatment and diagnosis can be hazardous to health.
