Is IVF at risk?
Test tube baby technology is one of the solutions frequently chosen by infertile couples. However, many people are worried about the safety and possible risks of IVF. This article will introduce the risks of IVF in detail from multiple perspectives, and make trade-offs and interpretations.
1. Risk of super preterm birth
In vitro baby technology, the fertilized egg is cultured in the laboratory and then transplanted into the female uterus, which often leads to multiple pregnancies. Multiple pregnancy will increase the risk of preterm delivery, and preterm infants may face many health problems, such as dyspnea, inadequate immune system, etc.
However, the progress of modern medical technology and maternal and infant health management has made it possible to control the risk of ultra preterm birth of IVF to a certain extent. The hospital is equipped with advanced monitoring instruments, professional medical team and strict pregnancy management plan to effectively monitor the fetal development, and provide special care and treatment for premature infants to reduce the risk of possible complications.
In addition, modern IVF technology has greatly improved the success rate of single pregnancy and reduced the incidence of multiple pregnancy. Doctors and couples can choose the number of embryos transferred according to the actual situation, so as to greatly reduce the risk of ultra preterm birth.
2. Risk of genetic disease
IVF technology enables couples to choose healthy embryos for transfer, thereby reducing the risk of genetic diseases. Some common genetic diseases, such as Down's syndrome, can be screened out by gene testing before embryo implantation. This screening can greatly reduce the risk of the birth of babies suffering from serious genetic diseases, while providing couples with more embryonic choices with healthy genes.
However, genetic testing is not completely reliable, nor can it screen all possible genetic diseases. In addition, the occurrence of some genetic diseases is also related to other factors such as environment, which cannot be predicted completely through embryonic gene testing. Therefore, before choosing IVF, couples need to fully understand their own and family genetic status and consult professional genetic consultants.
3. Psychological pressure and emotional changes
Infertility itself has brought tremendous psychological pressure and emotional changes to couples. The IVF process is a psychological and physiological test. In this process, we may encounter many failed embryo transfers, side effects of hormone therapy, and patients' own concerns about complications such as ARDS. These problems will lead to psychological problems such as depression, anxiety and depression of couples.
Therefore, in the process of IVF, couples need to actively communicate and consult with professional psychological consultants to seek professional psychological support. Many hospitals also provide psychological counseling services for IVF couples to help them better cope with emotional changes.
4. Success rate and cost
The success rate of IVF technology is related to many factors, such as female age, quality of fertilized eggs, endometrium, etc. According to statistics, the success rate of modern IVF technology is usually between 30% and 50%. This means that a certain proportion of couples may need to try many times, or even years, to get pregnant successfully.
The cost of IVF technology is also one of the concerns of many couples. According to different hospitals and different treatment schemes, the cost of IVF may vary greatly. It usually includes a series of examinations, medication, surgical procedures and subsequent pregnancy management. Couples need to fully understand the costs and choose the appropriate treatment scheme according to their own economic situation and the reputation of the hospital.
summary
As a modern medical technology, IVF has some potential risks, but professional treatment in appropriate hospitals can greatly reduce these risks. Before choosing IVF, couples should fully understand its risks and advantages, and fully communicate and consult with professional doctors. At the same time, we should actively face psychological pressure and emotional changes, seek professional psychological support, and help ourselves through this special process.
