Risk of IVF
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that helps couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, IVF is not without risks. In the process of IVF, there are several aspects that need to be considered and paid attention to, because they may pose certain risks to women's bodies and babies' health.
1. Physiological risk
IVF treatment may pose physiological risks to women's bodies. First, drug injection can lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which is a disease of ovarian swelling, abdominal pain and nausea caused by excessive follicular development. In addition, endometrial culture may also lead to the development of endometriosis. These physiological risks need to be closely watched and monitored during the treatment process to ensure that adverse consequences can be reduced.
In addition, certain discomfort and risks may occur during egg retrieval. Under the guidance of transvaginal ultrasound, the follicle is inserted through a slender tube, which may lead to the risk of uterine perforation and bleeding. In addition, egg retrieval requires general anesthesia, which also increases the risk of surgery.
Finally, multiple endocrine interventions during IVF treatment may have a long-term impact on women's endocrine system and metabolism, which may increase the risk of heart disease, hypertension and other diseases.
2. Psychological risk
Treatment during IVF may bring psychological risks to couples. For infertile couples, IVF is a continuation of hope and dreams. However, failure, retrying and waiting in the treatment process may bring great pressure and anxiety to the couple. The long-term accumulation of psychological pressure may lead to emotional instability, anxiety, depression and other mental health problems.
In addition, for couples, IVF treatment is an economic investment. The uncertain treatment results may increase the financial pressure and further increase the psychological burden of couples.
Therefore, before IVF treatment, couples should fully understand the related psychological risks and seek psychological counseling and support to cope with possible challenges.
3. Genetic risk
Although IVF technology can help couples realize their reproductive dreams, it will also increase certain genetic risks. On the one hand, IVF may increase the incidence of chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome. On the other hand, IVF may have the risk of transmission of genetic diseases, which is mainly due to the genetic defect or carrier gene mutation of the couple itself.
In order to reduce genetic risk, embryo gene testing is usually carried out during IVF treatment to screen chromosome abnormalities and some genetic diseases. However, the accuracy of genetic testing is also limited, which cannot ensure that all genetic risks are completely excluded.
4. Social Risks
The success rate and cost of IVF technology make it a social problem. For couples who cannot conceive naturally, the inability to bear the financial burden of IVF may cause social pressure and burden.
In addition, some unauthorized medical institutions and illegal intermediaries provide IVF services, which increases the risk of couples being bullied and exploited. Therefore, when choosing to participate in IVF treatment, couples should choose formal and legal medical institutions to ensure the safety and reliability of treatment.
Summary
Although IVF provides an opportunity for couples who cannot conceive naturally to realize their reproductive dreams, it also has certain risks. It includes physiological risks (such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, endometriosis development, etc.), psychological risks (such as stress and economic burden), genetic risks and social risks. For couples who want to receive IVF treatment, they should fully understand and consider these risks, and be cautious in selecting medical institutions and receiving treatment. In addition, couples should also seek psychological counseling and support to cope with possible psychological pressure and challenges and ensure their physical and mental health.
