Risks of gay IVF
Gay test tube baby refers to a baby obtained by a gay partner through the gay test tube technology. Although gay IVF provides a way for gay couples to achieve their reproductive aspirations, it also has certain risks. The risks of gay IVF will be described in detail from four aspects below.
1. Physiological risk
Gay IVF needs to go through the application of assisted reproductive technology in the process of artificial pregnancy, including in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer and other steps. These processes will have a certain burden on the female body, and there are certain physiological risks.
First, hormones used during superovulation may lead to the occurrence of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), leading to abdominal distention, abdominal pain, vomiting and other symptoms. Secondly, egg retrieval may cause complications, such as infection and bleeding. Finally, after embryo transfer, the success rate of pregnancy also has certain risks.
It is worth mentioning that gay IVF lacks the physiological preparation process for male same-sex partners, so for female same-sex partners, the physiological risk is relatively high.
2. Psychological risk
For same-sex couples, gay IVF not only means physical preparation and process, but also needs to bear psychological pressure and risk.
First, gay IVF babies need to go through a long waiting process, during which negative emotions such as anxiety, fear and loss may occur. Secondly, same-sex partners may encounter difficulties in the face of public opinion, family pressure and other aspects, which will impose a certain burden on individual psychology. In addition, if the IVF baby is not born as healthy as expected, same-sex couples may face concerns and uncertainties about the health status of the baby.
Therefore, before conducting gay IVF, it is very important for same-sex couples to be psychologically prepared, actively face possible psychological problems, and seek professional psychological guidance and support.
3. Social risks
Gay IVF still has unacceptable ideas and discriminatory behaviors in some social environments, which brings social risks to same-sex couples.
First of all, same-sex couples may face discrimination and prejudice when seeking suitable IVF hospitals and doctors. Some hospitals may not support gay IVF, or doctors hold stereotypes about same-sex partners in the process of diagnosis and treatment, which has brought some difficulties to the implementation of gay IVF.
Secondly, the controversy caused by the IVF project in society may also bring unnecessary pressure and negative evaluation to same-sex couples. In the circle of family friends and the working environment, they may also face hostility and discrimination, making the implementation of gay IVF more difficult.
4. Economic risks
Gay IVF is an expensive medical process that costs a lot of money, and not all countries or regions provide medical insurance or subsidy policies for gay IVF.
First of all, gay IVF needs to pay for assisted reproductive technology, including superovulation drugs, IVF surgery costs, etc. Secondly, if IVF is not successful, it may require multiple attempts, which will increase the economic burden. In addition, if the IVF baby is born successfully, it also needs to face child support costs.
Therefore, before conducting gay IVF, same-sex couples need to fully consider their economic capacity and ensure that they have sufficient financial support to deal with possible economic risks.
Summary
Gay IVF as a way to achieve the desire of same-sex couples to have children, although there are many benefits, but also accompanied by certain risks.
In terms of physiological risks, female same-sex partners need to bear the risks brought by assisted reproductive technology. In terms of psychological risk, same-sex partners may face pressure in the process of waiting and worry about the health of infants. In terms of social risks, same-sex partners may face hospital prejudice and social discrimination. In terms of economic risks, gay IVF needs to spend a lot of money.
Therefore, before conducting gay IVF, same-sex couples need to fully understand and evaluate these risk factors, be prepared psychologically and financially, and seek professional support to ensure the smooth progress of the whole process.
