What are the adverse effects of IVF on children?
IVF technology is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations through in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer and other methods. However, while IVF brings joy, it also has some adverse effects, which mainly focus on the physical health, mental health, social ability and family relations of children.
1. Good health
Embryos conceived by IVF are cultured in the laboratory environment and undergo multiple implantation and abortion, which may bring certain risks to the child's health. Research shows that IVF has a higher risk of premature birth and low birth weight, which will have a certain impact on the physical development and immune system function of children. In addition, IVF embryos may experience genetic changes and chromosomal abnormalities, increasing the probability of children suffering from congenital diseases.
At the same time, the mother of IVF may need to experience hormone therapy and surgical procedures, which may also pose some risks to the mother's health. Hormone therapy may lead to emotional fluctuations, breast hyperplasia, menstrual disorders and other problems, and surgical procedures may have the risk of infection and trauma.
2. Mental health
The children of IVF may face mental health problems, mainly focusing on identity and self-esteem. As test tube babies are bred in the laboratory, children may have doubts about their biological identity, and even have feelings of self denial. At the same time, the recognition and acceptance of family and society also have an impact on children's mental health. IVF babies may be excessively protected or isolated in the family, which may lead to the lack of adaptability and social skills of children.
In addition, the parents of IVF babies may bear great mental pressure and expectations, trying to provide the best conditions and environment for their children. This excessive attention may bring extra pressure to children, limit their free development space, and have a negative impact on mental health.
3. Social skills
IVF babies may have social difficulties. As children are raised in a laboratory environment, they may have less social experience than children born naturally. IVF may face difficulties with other children in kindergartens or schools, including communication, cooperation and emotional management. This may lead to problems such as isolation, social anxiety and inferiority.
In addition, the particularity of IVF life and family expectations may have a negative impact on children's social ability. Children may be too concerned about the evaluation of others because they feel the pressure of their parents' expectations, resulting in the lack of self-worth and self-confidence.
4. Family relationship
The arrival of IVF may have a certain impact on family relations. Parents of IVF babies may experience emotional stress caused by long-term infertility, which may have a negative impact on the relationship between husband and wife. In addition, the parents of IVF may neglect the maintenance of the husband and wife relationship due to their excessive attention to the children, resulting in reduced communication or alienation between the husband and wife.
In addition, IVF may become the focus and center of the family, which may lead to negligence and neglect of other children. Brothers and sisters may be jealous or fight because of the arrival of IVF, which has a negative impact on family relations.
Summary
In conclusion, IVF has certain adverse effects on children. In terms of physical health, IVF babies may face risks such as premature delivery, low weight and genetic abnormalities. In terms of mental health, children may have problems with identity and self-esteem. In terms of social ability, IVF babies may face social barriers and lack of adaptability. In terms of family relationship, IVF may have an impact on husband wife relationship and sibling relationship. Therefore, in the process of IVF, we need to consider and pay attention to these adverse effects, and take appropriate measures and support to ensure the comprehensive development and happy growth of children.
