The Effect of Smoking on the Growth and Development of IVF
The wide application of IVF-IVF technology has made many infertile couples achieve their reproductive dreams successfully. However, smoking, as a common bad living habit, will have a negative impact on the growth and development of IVF. This article will elaborate on the impact of smoking on IVF from four aspects: reducing the success rate, increasing the risk of abortion, increasing the possibility of birth defects and affecting the health of offspring.
1. Reduce success rate
Smoking has an important influence on the success rate of IVF. Research shows that the number, quality and fertility of eggs of smokers are worse than those of non-smokers. The harmful substances in tobacco can interfere with the normal development of eggs, reduce the quality of eggs and fertilization ability, thus reducing the success rate of IVF. In fact, smokers are even less than half as likely as non-smokers to succeed in IVF.
In addition, smoking also reduces the success rate of in vitro fertilization. The harmful substances in tobacco may interfere with the normal development of embryos and increase the risk of embryo implantation failure after transplantation. Therefore, for couples receiving IVF treatment, smoking cessation is an important measure to improve the success rate.
2. Increase the risk of miscarriage
Smoking also significantly increases the risk of IVF abortion. The study found that the abortion rate of smokers was significantly higher than that of non-smokers. The harmful substances in tobacco, such as nicotine and carbon monoxide, will have adverse effects on the development of embryos, increase the possibility of abnormal embryonic development and embryo implantation failure, and then lead to abortion. In addition, smoking can also affect the implantation environment of early embryos, cause endometrial dysfunction, and hinder the normal development of embryos.
Therefore, for couples who plan to carry out IVF, in order to reduce the risk of miscarriage, it is essential to quit smoking as soon as possible.
3. Increase the possibility of birth defects
Smoking also increases the possibility of birth defects in test tube babies. Smokers are more likely to give birth to babies with congenital heart disease, cleft lip and palate and other defects. The harmful substances in tobacco can enter the embryo through blood circulation, interfere with the normal development of embryonic organs, and lead to birth defects. In addition, smoking will also affect the function of the mother's blood vessels and placenta, limit the fetus's access to nutrition and oxygen, and further increase the risk of birth defects.
Therefore, for couples with test tube babies, it is very important to quit smoking in the first trimester before test tube operation to reduce the risk of birth defects.
4. Affect the health of children
The impact of smoking on IVF is far beyond the growth and development stages, and may also have a long-term impact on the health of offspring. The study found that test tube babies exposed to second-hand smoke were more likely to suffer from asthma, respiratory infections and other diseases. This is because harmful substances in tobacco can directly enter the respiratory tract, damage lung function and increase the risk of respiratory diseases.
Therefore, smoking will have a lasting negative impact on the health of IVF. In order to protect the health of their offspring, IVF couples should resolutely quit smoking.
Summary
Smoking will have a negative impact on the growth and development of IVF that cannot be ignored. It reduces the success rate of IVF, increases the risk of miscarriage, and may lead to birth defects. In addition, smoking will also affect the health of the offspring and increase the incidence of respiratory diseases. Therefore, in order to ensure the health and success of IVF, couples should quit smoking as soon as possible.
