How to deal with IVF sequelae and risks?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) babies are embryos cultivated in the laboratory through medical assisted reproduction technology, and then healthy embryos are transferred to the mother to develop into babies. Although IVF technology has brought hope to many infertile couples, there are also some sequelae and risks. This article will elaborate on the sequelae and risks of IVF from four aspects, and propose countermeasures.
1. Preterm birth and low birth weight
Compared with naturally conceived infants, IVF infants are more likely to have premature delivery and low birth weight. This is because multiple embryos are often transferred together during in vitro fertilization, which increases the risk of multiple pregnancy. Multiple pregnancy brings certain risks to the health of both mother and baby.
Coping measures include regular prenatal examination, monitoring fetal growth, following the doctor's advice to control weight, paying attention to nutrition intake during pregnancy, and avoiding tiredness as far as possible.
2. Congenital malformation
Although the development of IVF technology makes the risk of congenital malformation low, it cannot completely eliminate this risk. Some studies have shown that compared with naturally pregnant infants, IVF has a higher risk of congenital malformations.
Countermeasures include conducting genetic testing before embryo transfer, screening out embryos with genetic disease risk and eliminating them, so as to reduce the incidence of malformations. In addition, prospective parents need to fully understand their own genetic history, consult professional doctors as soon as possible, and accept relevant genetic counseling and testing.
3. Psychological pressure
The process of IVF is often a long and hard journey for infertile couples. Infertility itself will bring great psychological pressure to couples, while the failure and repeated attempts of IVF technology may lead to more serious psychological pressure, such as depression and anxiety.
Coping measures include seeking psychological guidance or consulting a professional psychologist. Through communication with other couples and the participation of support groups, psychological pressure can be relieved and common psychological support can be found.
4. Economic burden
IVF technology is an expensive treatment method. For some couples, the economic burden is one of the biggest obstacles for them to carry out IVF. In the process of IVF, all kinds of operation costs, drug costs and subsequent prenatal examinations need high expenditure.
The response measures include full communication with hospitals and medical insurance institutions to seek relevant medical expense reduction and exemption policies. In addition, family financing, support from relatives and friends and relevant fund contributions can be considered to raise funds to reduce economic pressure.
summary
In the process of IVF, although there will be some sequelae and risks, the incidence of these risks can be reduced through scientific management and timely response measures. Couples should fully communicate with doctors to understand the possible sequelae, accept relevant examinations and consultations, and also need to relax and maintain a positive attitude, so as to increase the chances of success of IVF.
