The source of pain of IVF
IVF means to complete fertilization and embryo culture in vitro through assisted reproductive technology, and then transfer the embryo to the mother to become a baby. Although IVF technology has made a major breakthrough, which has enabled many infertile couples to realize their dreams of childbirth, IVF will inevitably experience some pain in the process.
1. Physical pain during treatment
The treatment process of IVF usually includes several steps, such as egg taking, fertilization, embryo culture and transplantation. Egg retrieval is one of the most common sources of pain. This process requires the removal of follicles from the ovary by puncture technology, which may cause mild or even moderate abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and other discomfort.
In addition, after oocyte retrieval, patients also need to undergo the process of artificial fertilization or in vitro fertilization, which requires multiple urine tests, blood tests, ultrasonic monitoring, and sometimes injection of ovulation promoting drugs. These tests and drugs will bring some physical discomfort to patients.
In addition, IVF also needs to go through multiple embryo culture and transfer processes. Embryo culture requires patients to stay in bed for a long time, while the transfer process may cause abdominal discomfort and mild bleeding. These physical pains have brought a lot of trouble to patients.
2. Psychological pain during treatment
The treatment process of IVF is often long and arduous, which brings great psychological pressure to patients. Because of the different reasons for infertility, the success rate is also very different, so many couples have experienced many failed attempts. Every failure will bring disappointment, depression and despair.
In addition, IVF babies need careful time arrangement and frequent hospital visits, which has brought great interference to work and life. Most patients need to experience a long time of waiting and uncertainty, which will lead to anxiety, tension, insomnia and other psychological problems.
Some patients may worry about complications during IVF, embryo implantation failure, pregnancy complications, premature delivery, neonatal diseases and other risks, which also increase the psychological burden of patients.
3. Moral and ethical pain
The emergence of IVF technology has caused a series of ethical and moral problems. Some people believe that IVF involves embryo selection, the fate of frozen embryos, genetic selection and other issues, and thinking about these issues may bring moral pain to patients.
In addition, there is still some controversy about the long-term health status of infants with IVF technology. Although there are many advanced monitoring technologies and screening methods, risks such as chromosome abnormalities and genetic diseases cannot be completely excluded. Patients may face the choice of whether to accept embryo testing and choose abnormal conditions, which also brings ethical pain.
4. Pain of family and social pressure
The high cost of IVF treatment, coupled with the need to invest a lot of time and energy in the long-term treatment process, has brought a great economic and mental burden to the family. Couples may face work pressure, family pressure and social pressure, which may have a negative impact on marriage and physical and mental health.
In addition, the IVF process needs the support and cooperation of doctors and hospitals. If doctors and hospitals cannot provide enough care and support, patients may face problems such as insufficient medical resources and unfair resource allocation, which will bring additional pain to patients and families.
Summary
During the treatment of IVF, patients may experience multiple pains in physical, psychological, moral and social aspects. Although IVF technology has brought fertility hope to infertile couples, we also need to pay attention to the pain and needs of patients in the treatment process and provide more comprehensive support and care.
