What effect does IVF have on the body?
IVF, also known as assisted reproductive technology (ART), is a way to help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. Through IVF, doctors can help couples in the formation of fertilized eggs in the laboratory, and then transfer the fertilized eggs to the female uterus for development. Although this is a very successful technology, it will also have some effects on the body.
Impact 1: Physical and mental pressure
The IVF process may be a psychological and physical test for couples. The whole process requires a series of hormone therapy, ovulation injection and other steps, which will bring a great burden to the female body. Hormone treatment may lead to headache, nausea, muscle pain and other uncomfortable symptoms, while injection operation may cause local pain and irritation. In addition, the failure and uncertainty during IVF may also exert pressure on the couple's spirit.
However, despite these difficulties, many couples can overcome them through psychological support and appropriate adjustment. Support with family, friends and a professional medical team can help couples get through difficult times in this process to maintain physical and mental balance.
Impact 2: Hormone treatment and side effects
In the process of IVF, women usually need hormone therapy to stimulate the ovary to produce more eggs. This treatment may lead to some side effects, such as mood swings, breast pain and headache. Some women may also have mild abdominal distension, nausea and abdominal pain. These side effects usually subside within a few days after treatment.
However, the current hormone treatment scheme has been improved, and doctors can make personalized adjustments according to the specific conditions of patients to minimize the occurrence of side effects.
Impact 3: Risk of multiple pregnancy
In the process of IVF, in order to improve the success rate, doctors usually place multiple fertilized eggs in the uterus. This may increase the risk of multiple pregnancy, and multiple pregnancy will bring a series of health risks, such as premature delivery, low birth weight, congenital heart disease, etc. Therefore, doctors will determine the number of fertilized eggs to be placed according to the patient's age, reproductive history, health status and other factors, so as to minimize the risk of multiple pregnancy.
Impact 4: Surgical operation and local discomfort
In the process of IVF, women need endometrial stimulation and the transfer of fertilized eggs. These operations are performed through vagina, which may cause some local discomfort and pain. Endometrial stimulation may cause abdominal pain and slight bleeding, while the transfer of fertilized eggs usually only causes temporary discomfort.
Although the operation has brought some discomfort, it is usually temporary, and experienced doctors can minimize the occurrence of discomfort.
summary
IVF is an important choice for couples who cannot conceive naturally. Although there will be some physical effects, such as physical and mental stress, hormone treatment and side effects, risk of multiple pregnancy, surgical operation and local discomfort, many couples have successfully achieved their reproductive aspirations through IVF through the guidance of doctors and professional team support.
Therefore, if couples decide to try IVF, it is very important to fully communicate with doctors, understand the possible impacts and risks, and make appropriate plans according to their personal conditions.
