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Text丨Shangguan Gu Jiu
Editor丨Shangguan Gu Jiu
Preface
In March 1988, the first "test-tube baby" in mainland China was born, a breakthrough in technology, which means that more infertile families can have their own children through IVF.
But the birth of this child has also brought a lot of controversy, and some people even assert that this child will never live to be 40 years old!
So how is the development of test-tube technology in the mainland? How is the first test-tube child doing now?
There is no way to ask for a son
In a small town in Gansu Province, Zheng Guizhen and her husband's married life has gone through nearly 20 years, but they have never ushered in the crystallization of their love.
Whenever she sees the children jumping around in the neighborhood, Zheng Guizhen feels an indescribable envy in her heart. Over the years, she has tried countless methods, from traditional Chinese medicine to folk remedies, and spent a lot of time and money, but she has never been able to achieve her wish.
The gossip in the village was everywhere, and although people were polite to her on the surface, behind the scenes there was speculation that one of the couple must have a physical problem.
Under the pressure of such public opinion, Zheng Guizhen and his wife gradually lost confidence and began to consider adopting a child, hoping to rely on it in their later years.
However, when Zheng Guizhen was thirty-eight years old, the god of fate seemed to throw an olive branch to her, and by chance, she heard a radio about an in vitro fertilization study being conducted at a hospital in Beijing, which brought hope to couples who were unable to conceive naturally.
This news lit up Zheng Guizhen's heart like a torch in the dark, and she was determined to grasp this last straw and try to realize her dream of giving birth to life through scientific and technological means.
Ms. Zheng's decision was not supported by her family, who believed that the technology was still in the research stage and that it would be too risky to try it rashly. However, Jung Gye-jin's husband is firmly on her side, and he knows his wife's heart's desire and family's longing. This understanding and support gave Zheng Guizhen great courage, and she resolutely embarked on the journey to Beijing.
After arriving in Beijing, they learned that not all hospitals were conducting IVF research, and after many inquiries, they learned that Professor Zhang Lizhu was conducting IVF research at Peking University Third Hospital.
At a time when family planning policies were in full swing, the professor chose a different challenging path and worked to help families who were unable to have children for various reasons realize their wishes.
Hopefully, Mr. and Mrs. Cheng found Professor Zhang Lizhu and began their journey of treatment. Despite all the difficulties they went through, they never gave up.
The first case of IVF
After receiving her MD degree overseas, Professor Zhang Lizhu decided to return to her home country without hesitation to devote herself to research in the field of gynecology. She knew that those infertile couples were under tremendous pressure and had a deep desire to have children, so she was determined to overcome the challenges of IVF technology.
At that time, China's IVF technology was still in a blank state, and there was a serious shortage of equipment and professionals, so in this passionate environment, Professor Zhang and her team started their research work under extreme conditions, and they even had to repeatedly polish the egg retrieval needle to use it normally.
Despite all the difficulties, they did not back down or give up, but moved forward positively, and finally succeeded in developing IVF technology.
Mr. and Mrs. Zheng Guizhen became the thirteenth IVF patients in Professor Zhang's team, and the previous 12 cases all ended in failure. This time, Professor Zhang designed an open abdominal egg retrieval plan for Zheng Guizhen.
During the procedure, the egg retrieval needle is long and blunt, and the follicular fluid removed can only be temporarily stored in a special thermos cup. Luckily, they finally managed to find high-quality eggs and complete the fertilization process in vitro. The fertilized egg was then successfully implanted into Zheng Guizhen's uterus through a special tube.
After a long seven-week wait, the gratifying news came that Zheng Guizhen's stomach sounded the heartbeat of a strong fetus, marking the birth of China's first test-tube baby.
Zheng Guizhen, like other expectant mothers, supplemented by a firm will, spent a full ten months of gestation and gave birth to this baby smoothly, they named him Zheng Mengzhu, which means "born in Zhang Lizhu".
Throughout the research process, Professor Zhang Lizhu and her team overcame a series of difficulties and finally achieved successful cases after pursuing technological breakthroughs.
The successful pregnancy of Zheng Guizhen and his wife not only represents a breakthrough in China's IVF technology, but also means that countless infertile couples have seen hope.
Professor Zhang Lizhu and her team, with their perseverance and outstanding wisdom, have demonstrated great ability and made significant contributions to infertility treatment in China and the world.
Cause controversy
Zheng Mengzhu's birth is a milestone in China's medical community, and as the first IVF case, her successful birth marks a major breakthrough in the field in mainland China.
However, along with this glory comes a lot of attention and controversy from the outside world. Although many people expressed their satisfaction and support for this, some people questioned it, and some even maliciously predicted that she would not live to be 40 years old, and these irresponsible remarks undoubtedly brought a lot of pressure to the person concerned and his family.
Fortunately, Jung Mong-joo was not affected by these negative voices, and she thrived under the love of her parents and showed amazing talent.
He was able to call out his parents at the age of eight months, speak simple words by the age of one, and hum songs at the age of two, showing exceptional intellectual and physical development. When she was growing up, Zheng Mengzhu rarely got sick, which made her parents feel very happy.
Over time, Zheng Mengzhu gradually grew into an adult, and in 2009, she was successfully admitted to Xi'an Xijing University and became an excellent college student.
After graduation, she chose to join the Center for Reproductive Medicine at Peking University Third Hospital as a medical record manager. Here, she brings her expertise and passion to help patients who are also facing fertility challenges, while also fulfilling her promise to mothers to support patients who are going through similar experiences to herself.
During her work, Zheng Mengzhu often met patients who came to see her, some of whom recognized this special angel in white, and even asked her to treat her personally. In the face of these patients, Zheng Mengzhu always patiently comforts them, giving them the courage and hope to persevere.
Zheng Mengzhu in life is also happy, she entered the palace of marriage, and in 2018, she and her lover ushered in the crystallization of their love - a healthy boy.
The birth of this child not only brought joy to Zheng Mengzhu's family, but also made her the first mother in Chinese mainland to have a "second generation of IVF baby".
Today, Zheng Mengzhu's family lives happily, and she and her children are very healthy, powerfully refuting those rumors about her lifespan. In fact, with the continuous progress of science and technology, the IVF technology in the mainland has become more and more mature, bringing hope to many families in need.
Zheng Mengzhu's experience tells us that IVF is not an insurmountable problem, as long as you find the right doctor and the right treatment, you can also have a healthy baby.
Despite the risks associated with this technology, it has successfully helped countless families realize their dreams. We should see where its value lies, rather than simply denying or fearing it.
Zheng Mengzhu's story is not only a personal legend, but also a microcosm of scientific and technological progress and social development. Let us embrace the beautiful changes brought about by science with confidence and expectation, and believe that there will be more breakthrough discoveries and progress in the future.
epilogue
Although we have made many significant advances in IVF technology and medicine, we still have a long way to go. We need more research and development to solve existing problems and ensure that these technologies are used most effectively in the future.
However, during this challenging process, we must also remain vigilant to prevent the misuse or misuse of these technologies. We must balance the possibilities and potential risks posed by scientific and technological progress in order to protect the fundamental rights and dignity of every human being.
In any case, we cannot ignore the importance of this issue, because it has a profound impact on our understanding and appreciation of life, as well as on the future of our society. Therefore, we must continue to discuss and reflect on these questions in order to find the best answers and make informed decisions.