What are the risks or side effects of older IVF infants?
Older IVF refers to the process of pregnancy of older couples through assisted reproductive technology. Although IVF technology has achieved a certain success rate, the risk of aging is also increasing. The risks and side effects that older IVF infants may face will be described in detail in terms of physical strength, spirit, economy and child development.
Physical risk
Age is an important factor in the success rate of IVF. With the growth of age, the number and quality of female eggs will gradually decline, while the male reproductive function will also decline. Therefore, older couples may need more trials and treatment cycles to carry out IVF, which is a heavy burden on the body. Assisted reproductive technology requires hormone therapy, which may lead to weight gain, mood fluctuations and other side effects.
In addition, older women may face higher risk of pregnancy complications, such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, etc. All of these will cause additional burden on the mother's body and increase the probability of complications during pregnancy.
economic risks
Mental risk
Older IVF babies also face some mental risks. First, due to the uncertainty of the success rate of IVF, couples may need to experience many failed attempts, which may cause stress and distress to their mental state.
Secondly, for some older couples, IVF may be their last chance to have their own biological children. Therefore, they may be burdened with more expectations and anxiety, whether in the process of pregnancy or in the growth of children. This kind of mental pressure may have an impact on the couple's relationship and emotions.
economic risks
economic risks
IVF is an expensive medical technology, and older couples may need to invest more economic resources. This includes hospital costs, assisted reproductive technology costs, and the cost of multiple attempts that may be required. For some couples, economic pressure may become a constraint for them to carry out IVF.
In addition, if IVF is successful, it will be followed by the child's education and support costs. For older couples, they may need longer financial support to ensure that their children receive appropriate education and living conditions.
Child development risk
Older IVF infants may face some risks related to their children's development. Research shows that the use of assisted reproductive technology is related to the occurrence of some children's development problems, such as premature delivery, low birth weight, chromosome abnormalities, etc. The risk of older IVF infants is higher because age itself is associated with these problems.
In addition, the genetic quality of older parents may also have an impact on the development of children. With the growth of age, the risk of gene mutation will also increase, which may have an impact on the health of children.
Summary
Older IVF infants face risks and side effects in physical, mental, economic and child development. Age is an important influencing factor, which may lead to the decline of the number and quality of female eggs and the decline of male reproductive function. Spiritually, they may bear the pressure of many failed attempts, as well as higher expectations and anxiety. More resources need to be invested economically for medical expenses and child support. Children may face premature delivery, low birth weight, chromosome abnormalities and other developmental problems. Therefore, older couples should fully understand these risks and side effects before IVF, and make decisions based on their own conditions.
