What are the risks of IVF in Shantou?
Test tube baby technology is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is widely used in the treatment of infertility. As the only hospital in Shantou that provides IVF services, Shantou Women's and Children's Hospital has successfully achieved the healthy baby that many couples dream of. However, this technology is not entirely risk-free. The risks of Shantou IVF will be described in detail from four aspects.
1. Physical risk
In the process of IVF, women need to receive multiple hormone injections, which may lead to some side effects, such as headache, nausea, breast pain, etc. In addition, due to the re implantation of embryos into the uterus after artificial insemination outside the uterus, there is a risk of postoperative infection, ectopic pregnancy and other complications. These physical risks need comprehensive assessment and guidance from doctors to ensure the health of patients.
In addition, IVF technology is associated with the risk of multiple pregnancies. In order to improve the success rate of pregnancy, doctors usually implant multiple embryos into the uterus, which increases the probability of twin or multiple pregnancy. Multiple pregnancy increases the risk of premature delivery, labor and low birth weight, which has a certain impact on the health of mothers and infants.
In addition, IVF technology requires auxiliary surgery in the process of egg retrieval, which is risky. Although the risk of surgery is generally low, patients still need to complete preoperative preparation in strict accordance with the doctor's instructions to minimize the risk.
2. Psychological risk
In the process of IVF, couples may experience a long period of infertility pain, but the success rate is not very sure. This has brought long-term psychological pressure and anxiety to the couple. At the same time, if the treatment fails, it will also bring a heavy psychological blow to the couple.
In addition, couples may face moral and ethical issues. IVF technology involves the selection and screening of embryos, which may touch the bottom line of ethics. Couples need to seriously consider these issues and have in-depth discussions with doctors to ensure that their decisions and behaviors are consistent with ethical principles.
In addition, couples may face complicated choices and difficulties during pregnancy and childcare after successful pregnancy. They need to face various pressures and achieve a balance between family, work and social roles, which puts forward certain requirements for the couple's mental health.
3. Economic risks
IVF technology not only needs to bear the hospital's treatment costs, but also may involve drug costs, surgery costs, and subsequent child support costs. At the same time, if the treatment fails or complications occur, further treatment may be required, increasing the economic burden.
In addition, couples may need to give up work or reduce working hours to take care of children. This further affects the family's economic situation. Therefore, before deciding to carry out IVF, couples need to fully assess their economic ability to ensure that they can bear the relevant costs.
4. Social Risks
IVF technology still has social discrimination and prejudice in some places. Although Shantou's social environment is relatively open, some people may still hold stereotypes or prejudices against IVF families. This may have a negative impact on the psychology of the couple and children, which needs the couple and family members to face and resolve together.
To sum up, although IVF technology has brought hope, it also has certain risks. Physical, psychological, economic and social risks need to be carefully considered and evaluated by couples, and fully communicated and discussed with doctors. Only with full understanding and preparation can we decide whether to choose IVF technology. At the same time, Shantou Women and Children's Hospital will try its best to provide professional medical services to provide patients with the best treatment experience and effect.
