Risks of IVF mothers
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a method of assisting pregnancy through in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology. Although it brings hope to many couples who want children but have difficulty in natural pregnancy, it also has certain risks. This article will elaborate on the risks that IVF mothers may face from the physiological, psychological, economic and social levels.
Physiological risk
In the process of IVF, the mother needs to receive a series of hormone therapy and surgical procedures, which has a certain physiological burden on the mother.
First of all, hormone therapy may lead to the imbalance of hormone levels, causing emotional fluctuations, breast pain and other side effects. Secondly, ovum retrieval is an inevitable step in the process of IVF. This operation may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), characterized by abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms. In serious cases, it may lead to complications such as pulmonary edema and deep vein thrombosis.
In addition, the success rate of IVF is not high, and mothers may need to try many times, which will further increase the frequency of hormone therapy and surgery, and increase the physical burden and potential risks.
Psychological risk
In the process of IVF, the mother has gone through a lot of physical examination, surgery and treatment, which may bring some psychological pressure to some people with weak mental health.
First of all, the process of IVF is arduous and will face many uncertainties, such as whether the treatment is successful or not, whether the embryo develops normally, etc. These uncertainties may lead to anxiety and tension. Secondly, IVF mothers may have to experience multiple failures, which is a test of psychological endurance. In addition, the IVF process often requires the support and understanding of family members, and the lack of such support may further increase the psychological burden.
economic risks
IVF is an expensive medical technology, which needs to pay a lot of expenses.
First of all, the treatment costs of IVF may be very high, including medical examination, surgery costs, drug costs, etc. Mothers and families need to bear these costs, which brings certain pressure to the family economy. In addition, the success rate of IVF is not high, which requires multiple attempts, further increasing the economic risk.
In addition, IVF babies may need long-term follow-up and care, such as special management and monitoring during pregnancy, which also requires additional economic expenditure.
social risk
IVF mothers may also face some social risks.
First of all, IVF still has certain social prejudice and discrimination. Some people may have a prejudice against IVF, believing that this way is immoral or unnatural to obtain children. This may bring unnecessary pressure and trouble to the mother. Secondly, the treatment of IVF babies takes a long time, and mothers may need to ask for leave or cut working hours, which may have a certain impact on career development.
To sum up, IVF mothers have many risks, including physical, psychological, economic and social risks. Although IVF has brought hope to couples with pregnancy difficulties, before choosing IVF, mothers need to fully understand these potential risks and make wise decisions under the guidance of doctors.
Summary
The risks of IVF mothers mainly include physical, psychological, economic and social aspects.
Physiologically, hormone therapy and surgery during IVF may bring physiological burden to the mother, and ovum retrieval may also lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
In terms of psychology, the uncertainty and possible failure of IVF will bring some psychological pressure to the mother.
In terms of economy, the treatment of IVF is expensive, and the success rate is not high, which may require multiple attempts, bringing pressure to the family economy.
In terms of society, IVF still has certain social prejudice and discrimination, and the treatment process may affect the career development of mothers.
Therefore, before considering IVF, mothers need to fully understand these potential risks and make wise decisions based on their personal conditions and needs.
