What effect does IVF have on the father's body?

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Influence of IVF on Father's Body

IVF is a kind of baby that is fertilized and cultivated in vitro through assisted reproductive technology, which gives many infertile couples the opportunity to realize their reproductive dreams. However, IVF can also have an impact on the father's body. Next, we will elaborate on the influence of IVF on the father's body from several aspects.

Sperm extraction and processing

The success of IVF depends on a healthy supply of sperm. For some infertile men, they need to obtain sperm through semen or sperm extraction surgery. These surgical procedures may cause some trauma and discomfort to the father's body. For example, semen extraction may cause complications such as pain, bleeding or infection. In addition, some men may experience a decline in semen quality after semen extraction, which may affect the success rate of IVF.

In order to improve the quality of sperm, it is often necessary to treat the extracted sperm. For example, through sperm inspection and sequencing, healthy and high-quality sperm can be screened for IVF. This process may also have some impact on the father's body. Some treatment methods may affect sperm vitality and life span, thus affecting the survival rate of IVF.

Drug therapy and hormone regulation

In the process of IVF, fathers often need to receive drug treatment and hormone regulation to improve the success rate. These drugs may include ovulation promoting drugs, hormone replacement therapy, etc. These drugs may have some side effects on the father's body, such as mood fluctuations, breast pain, muscle soreness, etc. In addition, long-term use of hormones may have some impact on the endocrine system of the father.

Psychological pressure and mood fluctuation

IVF is a complex and time-consuming process, which often requires both husband and wife to face psychological pressure and emotional fluctuations together. In particular, fathers often bear the family's economic pressure and decision-making responsibilities, which makes them more likely to feel anxious, nervous and depressed. Unstable emotions may have a negative impact on the father's physical and mental health, and even affect the relationship between husband and wife.

Summary

To sum up, IVF has many effects on the father's body. Sperm extraction and treatment may cause surgical complications and decrease sperm quality. Drug therapy and hormone regulation may lead to side effects and endocrine system changes. Psychological pressure and emotional fluctuations may have a negative impact on father's physical and mental health. Therefore, in the process of IVF, the father should fully understand these potential effects, and maintain good communication and support with doctors, family and friends, so as to maintain physical and mental health and smooth through the process of IVF.