Risks of IVF test items
With the progress of modern medical technology, IVF technology has gradually become the choice of many infertile couples. However, the IVF test program is not without risks. This article will elaborate on the risks of IVF examination from four aspects, and remind potential infertile couples to carefully consider before deciding to accept the examination.
First aspect: risks of implantation in vivo
An important step of IVF is to culture the fertilized eggs in vitro and select the healthiest one or several fertilized eggs to implant into the mother's uterus again. However, this process is not entirely risk-free. First, uterine perforation or bleeding may occur during implantation. Although this is relatively rare, attention should be paid to it. Secondly, too many fertilized eggs implanted may lead to multiple pregnancies, which will increase the risk of complications during pregnancy, such as premature delivery, anemia and uterine contraction.
In addition, the hormone drugs used in the IVF test may cause a series of side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, breast pain, etc. In addition, long-term use of hormone drugs will also increase the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Therefore, potential infertile couples need to have a full understanding of these possible risks before accepting the IVF test program.
Second aspect: risk of genetic diseases
Gene testing is an important part of IVF test. The purpose of this test is to screen for genetic diseases or chromosomal abnormalities to ensure that the healthiest fertilized eggs are selected for implantation. However, genetic testing cannot eliminate the risk of genetic diseases 100%. Some rare genetic diseases may not be detected, or the detection results may be inaccurate. Therefore, parents of IVF need to be prepared to accept possible genetic diseases.
The third aspect: psychological pressure and moral dilemma
The IVF test program may bring great psychological pressure to couples. They may face repeated failures, high costs and uncertain future. At the same time, the birth of IVF may also cause ethical and moral dilemmas. For example, if the fertilized eggs are selectively thawed and selected, the unselected fertilized eggs will be destroyed, which is morally controversial. Therefore, potential infertile couples should consider clearly and seek professional psychological counseling before deciding to accept the IVF test program.
Fourth aspect: risk of treatment failure and recurrence
Although the success rate of IVF technology continues to improve, it may still fail. If the IVF cycle fails, it marks the repetition of the whole process and additional burden. For some infertile couples, the number of failures may increase, which further aggravates their psychological pressure.
In conclusion, although the IVF test program provides an opportunity for infertile couples to conceive, it also comes with certain risks. These risks include the risk of implantation in vivo, the risk of genetic disease, psychological pressure and moral dilemma, as well as the risk of treatment failure and recurrence. Therefore, potential infertile couples should fully understand these risks and carefully consider them before deciding to accept the IVF test program.
