Ms. Lan, a grandmother at 48 years old, felt lonely as her daughter and granddaughter lived far away. To alleviate this feeling of loneliness, she decided to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) at the Center for Reproductive Support at Tam Anh General Hospital in Hanoi with her husband. Although the doctor explained the risks associated with IVF, they proceeded with the treatment to have another child.
Despite being open to having another child, Ms. Lan’s relatives raised concerns about her age and the potential health risks for both herself and the child. However, after initial challenges, the doctor was able to retrieve one egg through intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and create a viable embryo after preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) to screen for abnormalities.
After monitoring and preparing Ms. Lan’s uterine lining for the embryo transfer, she successfully underwent the procedure but faced complications during her pregnancy including threatened miscarriages, high blood pressure, and gestational diabetes. Despite these challenges, she delivered a healthy baby girl through an emergency cesarean section.
Dr. Le Hoang, the Director of IVF Tam Anh, highlighted the increasing trend of middle-aged individuals seeking assisted reproductive treatments to have more children. While there are risks associated with pregnancy and childbirth that increase with age
