Risk of IVF medication
IVF is a kind of baby conceived through IVF technology, in which drugs are needed to promote follicular development, control ovulation and improve pregnancy probability. However, there are certain risks in IVF medication. This article will elaborate on the risks of IVF drug use from four aspects: drug side effects, drug safety, drug allergy and genetic risk.
Drug side effects
Ovulation promoting drugs often used in IVF may cause a series of side effects. For example, ovulation promoting drugs can cause polycystic ovary syndrome, leading to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). OHSS can cause abdominal distension, abdominal pain, nausea and other uncomfortable symptoms, and in serious cases may lead to ovarian torsion and thrombosis and other dangerous consequences.
In addition, ovulation promoting drugs may also cause mild discomfort such as mood fluctuation, headache, breast distension and pain. For patients with serious chronic diseases, the use of drugs may aggravate the existing condition, for example, for patients with heart disease, hypertension, etc., the side effects may be more obvious.
Therefore, when using IVF drugs, doctors need to comprehensively consider the risks and potential benefits of drugs according to the specific conditions of patients, and conduct detailed risk assessment and monitoring.
Drug safety
The safety of IVF drug use is also an aspect that needs attention. Although these drugs have undergone strict clinical trials and supervision, there may still be potential safety risks.
Some studies indicate that ovulation promoting drugs may increase the risk of birth defects in children. For example, a study on the database of the American Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that women who use certain ovulation promoting drugs for IVF may have a relatively high risk of birth defects.
In addition, IVF drugs also need to be used by injection or oral administration, which increases the technical requirements for drug use. Incorrect administration method may lead to drug waste, dosage error, infection and other problems.
Drug allergy
Ovulation promoting drugs used in IVF may cause allergic reactions. Some patients may be allergic to the ingredients in the drug, which may lead to allergic symptoms such as urticaria, dyspnea, angioneurotic edema, etc. Allergic reactions may be caused by the nature of the drug itself or individual differences of patients.
For patients who have experienced allergic reactions to drugs, special care should be taken when using drugs, and allergy tests may be required or other drugs may be used. In addition, when using IVF drugs, doctors need to know the patient's allergy history in detail to avoid adverse reactions.
Genetic risk
IVF medication may achieve pregnancy by manipulating the reproductive system in the human body, but this intervention may also bring certain genetic risks. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, IVF technology is associated with a slightly increased risk of chromosomal aberrations and genetic diseases in infants.
However, with the continuous development and improvement of science and technology, the risk of IVF technology is gradually reducing, and doctors will conduct more accurate genetic risk assessment based on the patient's genome information and family history to help patients make better decisions.
Summary
Although IVF drugs play an important role in the process of assisted pregnancy, they also have certain risks. The side effects of drugs include polycystic ovary syndrome and other uncomfortable symptoms; Issues related to drug safety involve risks of birth defects and technical requirements for drug administration; Drug allergy may cause allergic symptoms; The genetic risks of infants also need to be considered. Therefore, when conducting IVF treatment, doctors need to comprehensively consider various risks, and conduct detailed individualized assessment and monitoring to ensure the success and safety of treatment.
