Patient's question:
I have never been pregnant, so I decided to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF). My friend told me that this IVF procedure involves checking a blastocyst. However, I am not very familiar with this aspect, so I also want to know what exactly is the meaning of a blastocyst in IVF?Doctor's answer:
Embryo culture in test tubes extends the culture time of embryos. During this process, it can achieve the effect of natural selection, where some lower-quality embryos can be eliminated. As a result, the successful ones are generally of better quality, leading to a relatively higher success rate. Test-tube baby treatment is not always necessary; it depends on how many embryos you have. If you have a limited number of embryos, it's best not to proceed. However, if you already have multiple embryos from test-tube treatment, you might consider doing this. Make sure to rest more, avoid overexertion, and maintain a balanced diet and lifestyle.