Does IVF affect the mother?
IVF refers to an embryo that grows and develops by culturing the fertilized egg to a certain stage in the laboratory and then implanting it into the mother's uterus through artificial assisted reproduction technology. For many infertile couples, IVF is a hope. However, there are also concerns about whether IVF will affect the mother. This article will elaborate on this issue from many aspects.
1. Physical and psychological pressure
Hormone therapy and surgery during IVF is a physiological pressure on the mother. Hormone use may cause emotional fluctuations, muscle pain and abdominal discomfort. The operation process may also cause abdominal pain and nausea, which will have a certain impact on the psychological and physiological conditions of the mother.
In the process of IVF, mothers may face long-term treatment and surgery, which may lead to psychological stress such as anxiety, tension and depression. Changes in work, family and social life may also increase maternal stress. These physiological and psychological pressures may have a certain impact on the maternal physical condition and mood.
2. Maternal health risks
IVF treatment may bring some risks and may affect the health of the mother. For example, the use of ovulation promoting drugs may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, abdominal distention, vomiting, chest tightness and other symptoms. The risks of surgery also include infection, bleeding and even adverse reactions to narcotic drugs.
In addition, after the success of IVF, the mother faces the risk of pregnancy complications during pregnancy, including hypertension, diabetes, etc. Additional monitoring and care may be required during pregnancy, which may have a negative impact on maternal health.
3. Mental and emotional influences
IVF treatment is a long and bumpy journey, which has a great impact on the mother's spirit and emotion. In the process of treatment, she may experience multiple failures and disappointments, which will cause greater pressure on the mother's self-confidence and emotion. At the same time, for some couples who have experienced infertility, IVF treatment may become a psychological burden and have a certain impact on the couple's relationship.
In addition, after the success of IVF, the mother may face the pressure of self-identity and role change. Becoming a mother needs to deal with the responsibility and pressure of childcare, which has a complex impact on the spirit and emotion of the mother.
4. Possible impact on newborn health
IVF may have some impact on the mother, and may also have some potential impact on the health of the newborn. Research shows that babies born in vitro may be more likely to suffer from premature delivery, low birth weight, congenital defects and other problems. Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF babies may face more health risks.
In conclusion, IVF may have some effects on the mother. Physiological and psychological stress, maternal health risks, mental and emotional effects, and possible effects on newborn health all need to be paid attention to in IVF treatment. However, it needs to be emphasized that these impacts vary from person to person, and modern medical technology and professional medical teams can minimize these impacts to ensure the health of mothers and infants.
