Risks of IVF protocol
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which aims to help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. Although IVF technology has been widely used in modern medicine and has successfully helped many couples usher in their own babies, it still has certain risks. This article will elaborate on the risks of IVF program from four aspects.
Physiological risk
IVF technology will impose certain burdens and risks on women's bodies. First, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) may be caused during egg retrieval, which may lead to ovarian swelling, abdominal distension, abdominal pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. Secondly, implantation of embryos into the uterus may lead to endometriosis, infertility or early abortion. In addition, there are also risks of complications similar to normal pregnancy during pregnancy, such as pregnancy hypertension, pregnancy diabetes, etc. These diseases may have adverse effects on the health of mothers and infants.
In addition, IVF technology also poses risks to the health of embryos during development. In the process of IVF, it is sometimes necessary to inject a single sperm into the egg cell through microinjection technology, which may have a certain impact on the health of the embryo. There are risks of premature embryo separation, embryo chromosome abnormality or gene mutation.
Although IVF doctors and relevant personnel will try their best to reduce these physiological risks, risks still exist due to individual differences and other factors.
Psychological risk
The process of IVF may also bring certain risks to the psychological health of couples. Infertility itself is a psychological burden, and couples may experience long-term anxiety, depression and even depression. The uncertainty in the IVF process and the extension of the treatment cycle will further increase the psychological pressure of couples.
In addition, IVF technology may also cause some ethical and psychological problems. For example, after choosing IVF technology, infertile couples may face the choice of accepting or rejecting an embryo due to embryo defects or unwanted gender and other factors. These choices and decisions may bring ethical and psychological problems to couples.
Therefore, the importance of psychological guidance and support cannot be ignored among couples who accept IVF technology.
economic risks
IVF technology is an expensive medical service, and couples need to bear a lot of economic pressure. The IVF process requires a series of costly steps such as examinations, drug treatment and surgery. At the same time, due to the low success rate, it may need to try many times, which increases the economic pressure.
In some countries and regions, IVF technology is not covered by public medical insurance or social insurance, and couples need to bear all costs. Even in some areas where IVF technology costs are covered, there are restrictions and long queue times. These economic problems increase the burden and risk for couples when choosing IVF technology.
Ethical risk
IVF technology has also triggered a series of ethical issues. For example, whether the selection and screening of embryos conform to ethical principles, and whether the selection of embryos of a certain sex is reasonable. In addition, the wide application of IVF technology has also triggered a series of ethical disputes related to reproductive rights, human genetic transformation and gene editing.
Ethical risks not only involve individual couples, but also involve the values and moral concepts of the whole society and even human beings.
Summary
The risks of IVF program mainly include physical risks, psychological risks, economic risks and ethical risks. However, although IVF technology has certain risks, it also brings hope and opportunities for couples who cannot conceive naturally. When choosing IVF technology, couples need to fully understand the risks and make rational decisions under the guidance of doctors.
