What are the symptoms of IVF?
In vitro babies, namely babies born by assisted reproductive technology, are usually born in the process of transplanting to the mother after in vitro fertilization and in vitro cultivation for several days. Although IVF technology has made many important breakthroughs, there are still some uncomfortable symptoms and possible complications.
1. Multiple pregnancy
One of the common problems in IVF is multiple pregnancy. In order to improve the success rate, doctors may implant multiple embryos in the transfer process, leading to an increased risk of multiple pregnancies. The uncomfortable symptoms of multiple pregnancy include the aggravation of early pregnancy reaction, the limited space in the uterus, and the uneven growth of the fetus. Multiple pregnancy also brings great risks to mother's health, such as hypertension, diabetes, etc.
In order to reduce the risk of multiple pregnancy, some IVF hospitals have adopted the strategy of single embryo transfer, that is, only one embryo is transferred to the mother. This strategy can reduce the risk of multiple pregnancy, but it may also reduce the success rate of transplantation.
2. Early pregnancy reaction
The mother of IVF may face severe early pregnancy reaction in the early pregnancy. Due to the rapid changes in hormone levels, mother may have nausea, vomiting, fatigue, appetite change and other symptoms. The degree of early pregnancy reaction varies from person to person. Some mothers may only have slight discomfort, while some mothers may be greatly affected.
In order to alleviate the early pregnancy reaction, doctors usually advise IVF mothers to pay attention to diet, drink more water and avoid overwork. In serious cases, the doctor may prescribe some medicine for mother to relieve symptoms.
3. Risk of premature delivery
Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF mothers are more likely to give birth prematurely. Preterm birth refers to the birth of a baby less than 37 weeks after pregnancy. Premature infants face many health problems, such as dyspnea, heart problems, and immune system deficiencies.
In order to reduce the risk of premature delivery, IVF hospitals usually conduct more frequent prenatal examinations and monitoring for pregnant women. Doctors may advise mothers to take more rest, eat properly and avoid overwork. In some cases, doctors may assess the risk of premature birth threat to mothers and provide appropriate medical interventions.
4. Social psychological problems
After a long time of treatment and waiting, the IVF family finally ushered in the birth of the baby. However, IVF families may face various psychosocial problems. For example, couples with infertility problems may suffer from huge economic and psychological pressure due to the long treatment time and high cost.
In addition, families of IVF babies may face social pressure and criticism, such as doubt and ridicule from their own family members, relatives and friends. These may have some adverse effects on the mental health of IVF families.
summary
IVF is a great achievement of assisted reproductive technology, but there are still some uncomfortable symptoms and risks in this process. Multiple pregnancy, early pregnancy reaction, preterm birth risk and psychosocial problems are all challenges that IVF families may face. However, with the continuous progress of science and technology and the improvement of medical technology, the symptoms and risks of IVF are gradually reducing, allowing more families to realize their dreams of having their own children.
