Angel test tube baby: does it affect health?
Angel IVF is a kind of assisted reproduction technology, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their fertility desire by cultivating the fertilized egg to a certain stage of development in the laboratory and then implanting it into the mother. However, many people worry that IVF will have some negative effects on their health. This article will elaborate on the impact of IVF on health from many aspects.
1. Physiological and physical effects
The physiological and physical impact of IVF after birth is one of the most concerned issues. Research shows that there is no significant difference between the babies born through IVF technology and those who are naturally pregnant. Their height, weight and intellectual development are within the normal range.
However, some studies also found that IVF babies may have some health problems after birth, such as the risk of premature delivery, low birth weight and birth defects may increase slightly. However, these increased risks are not caused by IVF technology itself, but related to health problems related to couples' inability to conceive naturally.
In addition, in the process of IVF, the use of some hormone drugs may have a certain impact on women's bodies. But these effects are usually short-term, and gradually disappear with the end of treatment.
2. Psychological and emotional impact
The process of IVF treatment may have some impact on the psychological and emotional health of couples. Long time treatment preparation and uncertainty in the process, economic burden, treatment failure and other factors may bring stress and anxiety to couples.
However, research shows that most couples will get positive psychological and emotional changes after IVF treatment. The joy of successful pregnancy and the joy of becoming a parent will help improve the emotional state of the couple. In addition, many hospitals provide psychological counseling services in IVF treatment to help couples cope with stress and emotional fluctuations during treatment.
3. Social and family impacts
IVF not only affects the health of couples, but also affects the whole family and social environment. For those couples who have been unable to conceive naturally, the success of IVF technology to achieve their reproductive aspirations can help them build a family and enhance family happiness.
At the same time, IVF technology has also changed people's perception of fertility to a certain extent. Through well-known IVF hospitals, such as Johns Hopkins Medical College in the United States and St. Thomas Hospital in London in the United Kingdom, the development of IVF technology has been promoted and good clinical results have been achieved.
4. Inheritance and intergenerational transmission
One potential problem with IVF is the risk of genetic and intergenerational transmission. In the process of IVF, donated sperm or eggs may be used, which means that there will be genetic differences between the child and biological parents. In addition, if a couple has some genetic diseases, they may also pass these diseases on to their children.
However, the modern technology of IVF has been able to reduce the risk of heredity and intergenerational transmission through gene screening and other means. The hospital will actively carry out relevant genetic counseling and testing to help couples understand possible genetic risks and take corresponding preventive measures as needed.
Summary
To sum up, the effects of IVF on health are manifold. Although IVF may bring some physical and psychological challenges, modern medical technology has been able to effectively manage these problems and ensure the healthy development of IVF. At the same time, IVF also provides a viable reproductive choice for couples who cannot conceive naturally, which has a positive impact on families and society.
