Incidence of health problems in IVF infants
IVF refers to the process of culturing embryos in vitro and transferring them back to the mother to achieve pregnancy through assisted reproductive technology. Although IVF has brought many hopes, there are also some health related problems. So, how high is the incidence of IVF health problems? This article will analyze the related problems from several aspects, and propose ways to improve the quality of life of IVF.
Embryo selection and risk of genetic diseases
An important part of IVF is embryo selection, which usually involves embryonic genetic testing in the clinical laboratory. In this way, doctors can screen embryos carrying genetic diseases and avoid using them for transplantation. However, even after screening, there is still a few percent risk. This is because the current embryonic genetic testing technology is not 100% accurate, nor can it screen out all possible genetic diseases.
In addition, the risk of genetic diseases in IVF is also related to the genetic background of both spouses. If at least one spouse carries a genetic disease related gene mutation, some diseases may still occur at a later stage even after embryo screening. Therefore, during IVF pregnancy, doctors need to conduct comprehensive genetic counseling and genetic counseling to help couples understand the potential genetic risks.
In order to improve the accuracy of embryo selection and reduce the risk of genetic diseases, the IVF medical team should constantly improve the screening technology, improve the quality of genetic counseling, and at the same time strengthen the genetic testing of both spouses to ensure better embryo quality.
Risk of multiple pregnancies
A common problem with IVF technology is multiple pregnancy, in which two or more fetuses are born. Multiple pregnancies increase the risk of premature delivery, low birth weight and other complications. This is because in multiple pregnancy, the load of the uterus will increase, leading to an increase in the incidence of complications during pregnancy.
In order to reduce the risk of multiple pregnancy, modern IVF technology increasingly tends to transfer single embryos back to the mother. This is called singleton transplantation, which can greatly reduce the incidence of multiple pregnancies. At the same time, doctors also need to make individual evaluations according to the specific conditions of each couple, so as to determine the appropriate number of embryo transfers.
In addition, the IVF medical team should strengthen the monitoring and management of multiple pregnancies, and timely find and deal with potential complications through regular prenatal examination and pregnancy care.
Mental and mental health problems
IVF may have some impact on the physical and mental health of couples. Having experienced many unsuccessful attempts may cause stress and emotional problems for both spouses. In addition, the pregnancy period of IVF may be a more difficult period for mothers, who need to face more pressure, anxiety and physical discomfort.
In order to improve the quality of life of IVF, the medical team should provide psychological support and counseling to help couples cope with potential emotional problems. In addition, couples can also reduce stress and anxiety by participating in support groups, consulting experts and relaxation activities.
Lifestyle and environmental factors
The quality of life of IVF will also be affected by lifestyle and environmental factors. Unhealthy lifestyle, such as smoking, excessive drinking and bad eating habits, may increase the risk of birth defects in IVF babies. In addition, environmental factors such as pollutants and chemicals may also have a negative impact on the health of IVF.
In order to improve the quality of life of test tube babies, couples need to maintain a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy preparation and pregnancy, including smoking cessation, alcohol abstinence, balanced diet, proper physical exercise, and attention to avoid exposure to harmful environmental substances.
Summary
In conclusion, the incidence of IVF health problems is related to the accuracy of embryo selection, multiple pregnancy risk, mental and mental health problems, lifestyle and environmental factors. In order to improve the quality of life of IVF, the medical team should constantly improve technology, strengthen consultation support and psychological counseling, strictly manage the number of embryo transfers, and promote couples to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
