Precautions for risks and side effects of IVF
IVF technology is a kind of assisted reproduction technology, which artificially cultivates and transplants the fertilized eggs into the mother's uterus, helping couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. However, IVF is not without risks and side effects. The following aspects need attention:
Risk of multiple pregnancies in vivo
In vitro fertilization (IVF) often involves the transfer of multiple fertilized eggs into the mother's uterus, which increases the risk of multiple pregnancies. Multiple pregnancy may lead to premature delivery, low birth weight and even greater risks to the health of mother and fetus. Therefore, in the process of IVF, doctors will evaluate the patient's age, ovarian function and other factors to reduce the probability of multiple pregnancy.
In addition, some hospitals provide embryo screening services to help select appropriate embryo transfer, thereby reducing the risk of multiple pregnancy. Parents should fully discuss with doctors before transplantation, and understand how many embryos are most beneficial to their health and that of the fetus.
Risks of surgery and drugs
IVF technology requires a series of operations, including the use of ovulation promoting drugs and egg collection process. Ovulation promoting drugs may cause drug allergy or ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, leading to abdominal distention, vomiting and other discomfort. Egg collection is a surgical operation, which may lead to infection, bleeding, organ damage and other risks. Therefore, it is very important to choose formal and qualified hospitals and professional doctors.
During the operation, doctors need to use a needle to puncture the ovary to collect eggs, so there is a certain risk of trauma. The use of narcotic drugs also has certain risks, and patients may have adverse reactions to drugs. Before the operation, parents should communicate with the doctor in detail to understand the possible risks and precautions during the operation.
Psychological and economic pressure
The IVF process may bring continuous psychological and emotional pressure to couples. Experienced multiple treatments and failed attempts may lead to psychological problems such as disappointment, anxiety and depression. In addition, the cost of IVF technology is also an important economic pressure. Therefore, couples should fully understand the psychological and economic pressure of the whole process, and maintain good communication with professional counselors or psychologists.
Long term health effects of infants
After the birth of IVF, some people worry that there may be health problems. According to research, IVF babies have a slightly higher risk of birth defects than naturally conceived babies. However, this risk is still low, which does not mean that all IVF babies will have health problems.
Some studies also show that IVF may face a higher risk of suffering from certain diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer during its growth. However, these risks increase to a relatively small extent, which is acceptable for most IVF infants. Parents should fully discuss with doctors to clearly understand the specific situation of the baby's health risks, so as to make correct decisions and treatment choices.
summary
As an assisted reproductive technology, IVF technology provides hope for couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, IVF is not without risks and side effects. Parents should be very careful when choosing hospitals and doctors in the process of IVF, and choose formal and qualified institutions. In the whole process, maintaining full communication and cooperation with professional doctors and psychological counselors can help couples better deal with psychological, economic and health pressures.
This article summarized several aspects of risks and side effects of IVF, including the risks of multiple pregnancy in vivo, risks of surgery and drugs, psychological and economic pressures, and long-term health effects of infants. These aspects require parents to pay attention when choosing IVF technology, and fully discuss and understand various risks with doctors to make wise decisions.
