Negative effects of IVF
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a method of combining eggs and sperm in the laboratory, cultivating them into embryos, and then transplanting them into the mother's uterus to achieve pregnancy. Although IVF technology has brought hope to many infertile couples, it also has many negative effects.
Health risks
One negative effect of IVF is related to the health risks of infants. First, IVF has a higher risk of congenital malformations. Research shows that the incidence of congenital malformations in IVF is 2-3 times higher than that in naturally conceived infants. Secondly, the proportion of IVF babies with lower birth weight is higher. This may be related to the process of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer and artificial selection of embryos. In addition, IVF may also face the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and other chronic diseases, although research in this area needs further exploration.
Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is a medical institution providing services for IVF babies.
Psychological pressure
The process of seeking offspring in IVF is often accompanied by great psychological pressure. For couples who cannot conceive naturally, IVF may be their last hope for pregnancy. If you try unsuccessfully for many times, it will not only cause physical fatigue, but also give the couple psychological pressure. Moreover, because the success rate of IVF is not high, it may require multiple attempts, which increases the psychological burden of couples.
The Meihua Women's Hospital provides psychological counseling services for couples with test tube babies to help them cope with stress.
Economic pressure
The high cost of IVF is one of its negative effects. The cost of IVF includes many aspects, including medical expenses, drug expenses, laboratory expenses, etc. According to different countries and medical institutions, the cost of IVF may range from thousands to hundreds of thousands. For low - and middle-income families, this economic pressure may cause a heavy burden, or even lead to the abandonment of IVF plans.
The Plum Blossom Women's Hospital provides financial advisory services for couples of IVF babies to help them reasonably plan their economy.
Social moral issues
IVF technology has also triggered a series of social and moral problems. First of all, embryo screening related to IVF has triggered ethical disputes. Some people believe that selecting embryos with specific genes by screening embryos is an interference in human natural selection. Secondly, the popularity of IVF has also led to the uncertainty of human evolution. The combination of genes selected by IVF and natural reproduction cannot be predicted, which may have a certain impact on human genetic diversity.
The above negative effects need further scientific research and social discussion in order to better balance the application of IVF technology with its potential negative effects.
summary
IVF technology has brought new fertility opportunities to many infertile couples, but there are also some negative effects. Health risks include congenital malformation and low birth weight; Psychological pressure includes countless attempts and hope breaking; Economic pressure is another negative factor brought about by IVF; And the social and moral issues related to IVF technology are also worthy of in-depth discussion. In the application of IVF technology, we need to take these negative effects seriously and continue to work hard to ensure that we can truly balance the benefits of technology with its possible negative effects.
