Risks and side effects of IVF in China
IVF technology is an assisted reproductive technology, which helps infertile couples achieve their reproductive aspirations through in vitro fertilization (IVF), embryo transfer and other methods. Although IVF technology has achieved success in many couples, there are also risks and side effects. This article will elaborate on the risks and side effects of IVF in China from four aspects.
1. Physiological risk
IVF technology may bring some physiological risks to women's bodies. First of all, hyper ovarian stimulation syndrome (OHSS) is one of the common side effects. The syndrome may cause symptoms such as ovarian enlargement, abdominal distension, chest tightness, and in severe cases may increase the risk of thrombosis. Secondly, infection or bleeding may occur during egg extraction, although the incidence is low, there are still some risks. In addition, the stimulation of IVF technology on female reproductive system may increase the risk of premature delivery, abortion and fetal malformation.
In addition, men also face certain physiological risks when collecting sperm. Sperm collection may cause testicular vascular rupture or infection, although the actual incidence is relatively low, it still needs attention.
It should be noted that although these risks exist, in most cases, doctors will minimize the occurrence of these risks through strict monitoring and operation.
2. Psychological pressure
IVF technology is a long and arduous process for couples. It may take months or even years to complete the whole process from the beginning of treatment to the end of knowing whether it is successful. During this period, couples often have to undergo heavy medical examination and treatment, and bear great psychological pressure.
In addition to the pressure of time and energy, couples often face emotional fluctuations and anxiety. Especially after each embryo transfer, they need to wait for the results for a long time, which often makes people feel nervous and helpless. If many attempts are unsuccessful, couples may also face doubts about their fertility and self doubt.
3. Economic burden
The cost of IVF technology is usually very expensive, which makes many couples bear great financial pressure. The treatment process of IVF usually requires multiple attempts to succeed. Each attempt requires a certain amount of payment, including medical examination, drug costs, surgery costs, etc. In addition, if couples choose to use frozen embryo storage, they also need to pay for frozen embryos and storage costs.
For some families, due to economic reasons, they cannot afford IVF, which also brings troubles to their fertility aspirations.
4. Social pressure
There is still some social pressure on IVF technology in China. Some people hold old ideas and prejudices about IVF, and believe that couples who cannot conceive by natural means are "sick", which brings psychological pressure and burden to couples.
In addition, IVF technology has also exacerbated the aging problem of society to a certain extent. Because IVF technology is mostly used by older couples, they still need to raise children in their later years, which has brought some pressure on economic and social resources.
Summary
The risks and side effects of IVF in China mainly involve physiological risks, psychological pressure, economic burden and social pressure. Although great achievements have been made in the development of IVF technology, we still need to face up to and pay attention to the risks and side effects, and constantly improve and improve relevant technologies in practice, to ensure that couples pursue reproductive happiness while safeguarding their physical and mental health.
