Patient's question:
A thorough check of the chromosomes revealed an abnormality in chromosome 18, which can lead to birth defects in children born prematurely. I am 34 years old and would like to ask if it is possible to have IVF with an abnormality in chromosome 18.Doctor's answer:
Chromosome abnormalities are not a common cause of infertility. There are many causes of infertility, and the causes of infertility can be divided into male infertility and female infertility. The primary diagnoses of infertility are, in order: ovulation disorders, abnormal semen, tubal abnormalities, unexplained infertility, endometriosis, and other causes such as immunological infertility. Additional factors include cervical factors, including cervical stenosis, which accounts for less than 5% of all cervical factors. Female infertility is primarily based on ovulation disorders, tubal factors, and abnormal endometrial receptivity. Male infertility is mainly due to abnormal spermatogenesis and ejaculation disorders.