Will the flow of test tube babies for women and children affect the body?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that helps couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, many people are concerned about whether the IVF process will have a negative impact on the body, especially on the health of women and young children. In this article, we will discuss this issue from different perspectives.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) process
In vitro fertilization is one of the key steps in IVF process. This process mainly includes the following steps:
First, women receive a series of drug treatments to promote ovarian development and increase the number of eggs. These drugs may cause some side effects, such as abdominal distention, nausea and breast pain.
Secondly, doctors use ultrasound and blood sampling methods to monitor the development of the ovary. When appropriate, doctors will use a slender needle to collect mature eggs. The process of egg collection may cause discomfort and local pain.
Then, the collected eggs and sperm combine in the laboratory to form a fertilized egg. This process is carried out outside the body and will not have a direct impact on women's bodies.
Finally, the fertilized egg is transplanted back into the woman's uterus to promote the occurrence of pregnancy. This process usually does not cause severe pain or discomfort.
Effects of hormone therapy
Hormone therapy in IVF is an indispensable part. Hormone use may have some effects on women's bodies:
First, hormone therapy may lead to women's mood fluctuations and emotional instability. Some women may feel anxious, irritable or depressed during hormone therapy.
Secondly, hormone therapy can sometimes cause some physical discomfort, such as headache, breast pain and abdominal discomfort. These discomfort are usually temporary and will gradually ease after treatment.
Finally, long-term use of hormones may increase the risk of some chronic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes. This requires women to be closely monitored and controlled during treatment.
Risk of operation
In the process of IVF, some surgical operations are required, including ovarian stimulation and the transfer of fertilized eggs. These operations may bring some risks:
First, ovarian stimulation surgery requires the use of a needle to puncture the ovary to collect eggs, which has a certain risk of trauma and infection. However, these risks are very low under the guidance of formal hospitals and qualified doctors.
Secondly, a long and thin tube needs to be inserted into the uterus for fertilized egg transplantation, which may cause some discomfort and infection risks. However, the process is usually short and the risk is low.
In general, the risk of IVF surgery is small, and doctors will try their best to reduce and control the possible risk.
Long term effects on health
Current research shows that the long-term health impact of IVF on women and children is controllable, and there is little difference compared with natural pregnancy:
First, IVF does not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer in women.
Secondly, the birth weight and premature delivery rate of IVF infants are similar to those of naturally conceived infants. However, some studies suggest that IVF may slightly increase the risk of premature death.
Finally, there is no significant difference between IVF and naturally conceived children in terms of psychological and cognitive abilities. Although some studies have found that IVF may have some differences in some specific areas, there is no evidence that there are problems in IVF development as a whole.
To sum up, the IVF process may have some impact on women's bodies to some extent, such as hormone therapy and surgical procedures may lead to some side effects and risks. However, these effects are usually controllable and the impact on long-term health is acceptable. Before IVF, patients should fully communicate with doctors to understand and weigh possible risks and benefits.
