What are the risks and side effects of IVF in Anqing?

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Risks and side effects of IVF

Test tube baby is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can help many infertile patients realize their reproductive dreams. However, there are certain risks and side effects during IVF. The risks and side effects of IVF will be described in detail from four aspects.

1. Overovulation risk

In the process of IVF, drugs are usually used to stimulate the patient's ovary to promote the development and maturation of follicles. However, overovulation is a common risk. Excessive development of follicles may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms. Severe OHSS may lead to thrombosis, ascites accumulation and other complications.

In addition, hyperovulation also increases the risk of multiple pregnancies. When multiple embryos are implanted into the uterus at the same time, multiple pregnancies such as twins and triplets may result, increasing the probability of premature delivery, low birth weight and other complications.

2. Germline genetic risk

IVF technology often involves the use of donated sperm or eggs, which may lead to germline genetic risks such as infectious diseases and genetic diseases. Although strict screening was carried out in the process of selecting donors, the risk of germline genetic diseases could not be completely avoided.

In addition, in the process of IVF, it is often necessary to carry out genetic diagnosis on embryos to screen chromosome abnormalities, single gene diseases, etc. However, gene diagnosis technology is not 100% accurate, and there may be risks of missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis.

3. Implantation failure and abortion risk

In the process of IVF, implantation of embryos into the mother's uterus is a key step. However, embryo implantation may have the risk of failure, leading to the failure of the implantation cycle. Implantation failure may be caused by poor embryo quality and unsuitable endometrium.

Even if the implantation is successful, the risk of IVF abortion still exists. Abortion may be caused by many reasons, such as embryo's own factors, pregnant women's own health status, etc.

4. Psychological and economic pressure

The process of IVF may cause psychological and economic pressure on both spouses. After many treatment cycle failures and miscarriages, patients may suffer from depression, anxiety, depression and other psychological problems.

At the same time, the high cost of IVF process is also a major source of pressure. The cost of IVF usually includes medical expenses, drug expenses, examination expenses, etc., which may cost a lot of family financial resources.

To sum up, while IVF technology helps infertility patients realize their reproductive dreams, it also has certain risks and side effects. Overovulation risk, germline genetic risk, implantation failure and abortion risk, as well as psychological and economic pressure are issues that need common concern of patients and doctors. When choosing IVF technology, it is recommended that patients fully communicate with doctors to weigh the advantages and disadvantages and make a wise choice.