The relationship between IVF and female reproductive health

As an assisted reproductive technology, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has become the hope for many infertile couples to pursue fertility. However, IVF has a certain impact on women's health. This article will discuss the relationship between IVF and women's health from the perspectives of hormone therapy, physical health, mental health and reproductive system diseases.

Effects of hormone therapy on women's health

In the process of IVF, women need to receive a series of hormone therapy to promote follicular growth and ovulation, and improve the success rate of pregnancy. These hormones will also have a certain impact on women's health.

First, hormone therapy may cause some side effects, such as breast discomfort, abdominal distension, etc. These side effects are usually temporary, but we still need to pay attention to the impact on women's bodies.

Secondly, hormone therapy may increase women's risk of gynecological diseases. For example, long-term use of human chorionic gonadotropin (HMG) may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and increase the incidence of endometriosis.

*Later, hormone therapy may also have an impact on women's mental health. Hormone fluctuations may cause emotional fluctuations, anxiety, depression and other psychological problems. Therefore, in the process of IVF, women's psychological support and care are very important.

The relationship between IVF and women's health

IVF also has a certain impact on women's health, especially in the surgical and pregnancy stages.

First, in the process of IVF, women need to undergo ovarian puncture surgery to obtain eggs from the ovary. Such surgery may lead to risks such as ovarian cysts, bleeding and infection. Therefore, during the recovery period after surgery, women need to adjust their rest and diet reasonably and avoid strenuous activities.

Secondly, after successful pregnancy, women need to pay attention to their health during pregnancy. After IVF pregnancy, women may face a higher risk of early abortion. Therefore, doctors suggest increasing the frequency of prenatal examination, paying attention to the development of embryos, and taking proper diet and exercise during pregnancy.

At the same time, the possibility of IVF multiple pregnancy is high, and multiple pregnancy will increase the risk of complications of pregnant women, such as pregnancy hypertension, anemia and premature delivery. Therefore, during pregnancy, women need regular prenatal examination and monitoring to ensure their own and fetal health.

The relationship between IVF and female mental health

In the process of IVF, women are faced with tremendous psychological pressure no matter in the operation or treatment stage. Many girls trapped in infertility may experience anxiety, depression, inferiority and other emotions. The uncertainty and low success rate of IVF are more likely to aggravate these psychological problems.

Therefore, women should seek the support of psychological counseling in the process of IVF. Psychological counselors can provide emotional support, listening and guidance to help women resolve negative emotions and enhance psychological resilience.

In addition, IVF also needs family support. Sharing feelings with partners, family members and friends, and getting their understanding and support, will help to relieve women's pressure and improve their mental health.

Effect of IVF on Female Reproductive System Diseases

To some extent, IVF is also helpful for women to diagnose and treat certain reproductive system diseases.

First, hormone therapy during IVF can promote ovarian function and help women prevent or improve ovarian function decline. The declining ovarian function is related to women in early menopause, which will lead to menstrual disorders, infertility and other problems.

Secondly, pre implantation gene testing during IVF can also help women find the carriers of some genetic diseases and prevent the genetic transmission of these diseases during future fertility.

In the process of treating infertility, women often need to have hysteroscopy and salpingography. These examinations can find endometriosis, fallopian tube blockage and other problems, and timely treatment.

To sum up, as an assisted reproductive technology, IVF has a certain impact on women's health. From the perspective of hormone therapy, physical health, mental health and reproductive system diseases, women should pay attention to their own health in the process of IVF, seek professional medical and psychological support, and do a good job in communication and interaction with their families to ensure the smooth progress of IVF.