Does IVF affect the body?
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations through in vitro fertilization. Although IVF technology has made great progress in medicine, there are still some problems that people are concerned about. This article will elaborate on the influence of IVF on the body from the following four aspects.
1. Impact on female body
IVF has a certain impact on women's body, especially in the treatment process. First of all, a large amount of hormone needs to be injected during egg retrieval to promote the development of eggs, which may cause some side effects, such as emotional fluctuations, breast pain and abdominal distension.
Secondly, ovarian stimulation is required during egg retrieval, which may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), manifested as abdominal distention, vomiting, chest tightness and other uncomfortable symptoms. However, with the progress of medical technology, this situation has been greatly reduced.
Finally, within two weeks after embryo transfer, women need to take progesterone supplements to promote embryo implantation and maintain pregnancy, which may cause breast pain, dizziness and other discomfort.
2. Impact on male body
IVF has relatively little effect on the male body. Men mainly need to provide sperm samples, and finally use high-quality sperm for in vitro fertilization through sperm selection and treatment. This process does not require additional drug intervention, and there is no obvious damage to the male body.
However, some studies have shown that some men may experience a decline in sperm vitality and number after many treatments. But this kind of influence is very small, and can be recovered through proper recuperation and rest.
3. Impact on embryo quality
IVF technology has a certain impact on embryo quality. Because the development and selection of embryos are carried out in the laboratory, compared with natural pregnancy, IVF embryos may be slightly affected by the external environment.
In addition, some factors that may have an impact on embryo health, such as hormone levels and nutrient intake, may also have a certain impact on embryo quality. But scientists are constantly studying and optimizing technologies to improve the quality of embryos and reduce the risks associated with IVF.
4. Impact on maternal and infant health
From the long-term observation, the impact of IVF on the health of mothers and infants is not significant. Most IVF babies are born on time without obvious malformation and physical growth retardation. However, some studies have shown that compared with naturally conceived infants, IVF has a slightly higher risk of premature delivery and low birth weight.
In addition, IVF babies may need to take progesterone for a long time to maintain pregnancy after embryo transfer, but this will not have a direct impact on the baby's health.
summary
To sum up, the influence of IVF on the body exists, but it is not very great. Women may experience some side effects in the process, such as emotional fluctuations and abdominal distension, while men have relatively little impact. The quality of embryos may be slightly affected by some factors, but scientists are constantly improving the technology. Finally, IVF has little impact on the overall health of mothers and infants, but some slightly higher risks may need attention.
