The Influence of IVF on Couple Relationship
IVF is an application of assisted reproductive technology, which can help couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, the process and results of IVF may have some impact on the relationship between husband and wife. This article will discuss the influence of IVF on husband wife relationship from physical, psychological, financial and social aspects.
Physical effects
The process of IVF will have a certain impact on the health of couples. First, the woman needs hormone therapy to promote the production of eggs, which may bring discomfort and physical burden. Secondly, the egg retrieval process requires the woman to perform surgery, which may bring pain and recovery time. In addition, the man needs to provide sperm samples, which may cause some pressure and embarrassment.
On the other hand, the success rate of IVF is not high, and repeated attempts may cause pressure on the physical and mental health of couples. The woman's repeated hormone therapy and surgery may have adverse effects on her fertility, thus further aggravating the anxiety and stress of the couple.
However, once IVF is successful, couples will often feel happy and satisfied because they have a healthy child, which may have a positive impact on the relationship between husband and wife.
Psychological impact
Long time treatment and waiting in the process of IVF, as well as reproductive pressure may have a certain impact on the mental health of couples. First, couples may feel anxious, frustrated and disappointed while waiting for the results. Compared with couples who are naturally pregnant, the uncertainty and risk of IVF may lead to more psychological stress.
Secondly, failure or repeated attempts during IVF may lead to arguments and conflicts between couples. Both parties may shift the responsibility to the other, resulting in contradictions and estrangement. The pressure between husband and wife may lead to the lack of intimacy and support, which has a negative impact on the relationship between husband and wife.
However, after the success of IVF, couples tend to experience more joy and happiness, which may enhance their intimacy and support and have a positive impact on the relationship between husband and wife.
Financial impact
IVF is an expensive treatment process, which may have a greater impact on the financial situation of couples. First of all, the couple needs to pay medical expenses, surgery expenses and drug expenses. The repeated attempts of IVF may lead to huge economic pressure and financial distress for couples.
Secondly, couples may give up other life goals, such as house purchase and travel, because of IVF. Economic pressure can lead to conflicts and disagreements between couples.
However, if IVF is successful, couples will often feel happy and satisfied because they have a healthy child. In the long run, children's companionship and growth may bring more happiness, further compensating for the negative impact of financial pressure on the relationship between husband and wife.
Social impact
The process and result of IVF may have a certain impact on the social relationship between husband and wife. First, different cultural and social backgrounds have different views on IVF, which may bring discrimination and isolation to couples. Couples may feel viewed and pressured by the outside world, which will have a negative impact on their relationship.
Secondly, the IVF process requires couples to take frequent hospital visits and vacations, which may bring inconvenience to work and social interaction. Couples may therefore neglect other important social and work activities, leading to alienation of social relations.
However, when IVF is successful, couples tend to share their joy and success experience, which may be supported and blessed by family and friends, and have a positive impact on the relationship between husband and wife.
To sum up, IVF has a physical, psychological, financial and social impact on the relationship between husband and wife. Although the IVF process may bring some negative effects, after the success of IVF, couples tend to feel happy and satisfied because they have a healthy child, enhance the intimacy and support between couples, and thus have a positive impact on the relationship between husband and wife.
