Effects of IVF on Mental Health
The emergence of IVF technology has solved the problem of some infertile couples to a large extent, giving them the opportunity to become parents. However, the physical and psychological pressure in the process of IVF, as well as the moral challenges caused by different pregnancy methods, may have an impact on the psychological health of IVF. This article will discuss the influence of IVF on mental health from many aspects.
Biological factors
In vitro fertilization (IVF) in IVF may lead to biological risks, which may also have an impact on the psychological health of infants. For example, women may need to take hormones to help follicular development during in vitro fertilization, which may affect their emotions and behavior. In addition, the process of embryo transfer in IVF technology may cause physical discomfort and pain, which may have a negative impact on women's psychology. Therefore, IVF women need to experience physical and physiological discomfort in this process, which may increase their psychological pressure.
In addition, the success rate of IVF may also have an impact on couples' psychology. Every failed attempt may aggravate their anxiety and depression, which may have a long-term negative impact on their mental health. Therefore, the success rate of IVF is crucial to the psychological health of couples.
Family Relations and Social Support
The process of IVF may affect the family relationship of couples. Although IVF is part of their pursuit of common goals, the pressure and frustration in the process may lead to tension and conflict. Couples may have conflicts due to disagreement, which may have a negative impact on their mental health and marital relationship. In addition, IVF may also have an impact on the family and friends around the couple. Some people may be suspicious of IVF, which may bring extra psychological pressure to couples. Therefore, family relationship and social support are crucial to the mental health of IVF.
Self identification and identity
IVF may affect children's self-identity and identity. IVF babies may have questions about their innate identity, because they know that they are pregnant in different ways. This kind of identity doubt may lead to emotional confusion, self doubt and lower self-confidence, and affect children's mental health. Therefore, parents and social environment need to help IVF establish positive self-identity and identity.
Moral and ethical issues
The moral and ethical problems caused by IVF may also affect the psychological health of IVF. IVF babies may face doubts and discrimination from others during their growth, which may have a negative impact on their psychology. In addition, for IVF babies, knowing that they are pregnant and growing up in this way may lead to questions about their legitimacy and family structure, which may lead to mental health problems. Therefore, education and social environment are needed to solve the moral and ethical problems of IVF in order to promote their mental health.
Summary
The technology of IVF has exerted various influences on the psychological health of IVF. Biological factors, family relations and social support, self-identity and identity, and moral and ethical issues may have positive or negative effects on the mental health of IVF. Therefore, in the process of IVF, we need to pay attention to and provide support and help to ensure that IVF can obtain good mental health.
