Research results of IVF sequelae and long-term effects
IVF refers to the baby developed by fertilizing sperm and eggs in vitro through artificial assisted reproduction technology, and then implanting the fertilized eggs into the mother's uterus. Although IVF technology provides fertility hope for infertile patients, it also triggered some research on sequelae and long-term effects. The following will elaborate on the research results of IVF from four aspects: physical development, intellectual development, emotional health and social relations.
Physical development
Research shows that there are some differences in the physical development of IVF. First, compared with naturally conceived children, IVF babies may have smaller weight and length at birth. This may be due to the failure of IVF to fully simulate the physiological environment of the mother in the process of IVF and culture. Secondly, IVF may be more prone to muscle and nerve development problems in infancy. For example, a study found that test tube babies may learn big motor skills such as sitting and walking later than naturally conceived children.
However, research also shows that with the growth of IVF, the difference in physical development gradually narrows, and there is no significant difference between them in adolescence and naturally conceived children. This shows that even though IVF babies may have some physical development problems in the early stage, they are expected to achieve normal physical development over time.
Intellectual development
Research results on the intellectual development of IVF are inconsistent. Some studies have shown that there is no significant difference in intelligence between IVF and naturally conceived children. For example, in one study, researchers conducted intelligence tests on 300 test tube babies and naturally conceived children, and the results showed that there was no significant difference between the two.
However, some studies have found that IVF may have defects in some areas of intelligence. For example, a study found that IVF babies may have some problems in attention and language ability. Compared with naturally conceived children, they are more likely to suffer from inattention and delayed language development.
In general, the intelligence development of IVF needs further research and observation, so as to understand its long-term effects more comprehensively.
Emotional health
The emotional health of IVF has also attracted the attention of researchers. Some studies have found that IVF may have some problems in emotional regulation. For example, they may be more prone to anxiety, depression and inattention.
In addition, IVF may face emotional challenges different from those of naturally conceived children. IVF babies may have doubts and troubles about their own life experiences during their growth, which may affect their emotional health. Therefore, parents and doctors need to give IVF extra attention and care to help them establish a positive emotional regulation mechanism.
social connections
There are few studies on IVF in social relations, but some preliminary studies suggest some possible effects. A study found that IVF babies may have some difficulties in social interaction, and they may be more likely to have problems in communication with their peers. This may be related to their developmental differences in infancy and emotional health problems.
However, some studies have shown that there is no significant difference between IVF and naturally conceived children in terms of social relations. For example, a study of 500 test tube babies and naturally pregnant children showed that they had no significant differences in social interaction and friendship building.
Summary
In conclusion, the research results of IVF sequelae and long-term effects are not completely consistent. IVF babies may have early differences in physical development, but over time, many problems are expected to be corrected. The research results on intellectual development are still uncertain, and there are also some restrictions on the research on emotional health and social relations. Therefore, further research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects of IVF.
