Research and related progress on health problems of IVF
IVF is a kind of baby that is cultivated in vitro through assisted reproductive technology. With the development of science and technology and the relaxation of social restrictions on childbearing age, IVF has attracted more and more attention in recent years. However, the health problem of IVF has always been concerned. This article will discuss the research and related progress of IVF health issues from four aspects: genetic disease screening, multiple pregnancy risk, mental health and long-term health impact.
Genetic disease screening
Genetic diseases are the most critical part of IVF health problems. In IVF assisted reproductive technology, gene screening is usually required before embryo implantation to exclude embryos with serious genetic diseases. Many hospitals in the world are constantly improving and introducing new genetic disease screening technologies, such as amniotic fluid PCR, umbilical cord blood gene detection, embryonic biologists and other related technologies. The introduction of these technologies has laid a foundation for improving the genetic health of IVF.
However, genetic disease screening also has some potential problems. First, although the current screening technology is relatively accurate, there is still a certain error rate. Secondly, because the mechanism of some genetic diseases is not completely clear, some embryos carrying recessive genetic disease genes may not be completely excluded. Therefore, how to further improve the accuracy and comprehensiveness of genetic disease screening is still a matter of concern.
Risk of multiple pregnancies
A common side effect of IVF technology is the risk of multiple pregnancies. In order to improve the success rate, doctors usually implant multiple embryos in the uterus, but this also increases the probability of multiple pregnancies. Multiple pregnancy will bring risks to the health of pregnant women and fetuses, such as premature delivery, low birth weight, maternal complications, etc. Therefore, how to reduce the risk of multiple pregnancy has become the focus of attention in the field of IVF.
In view of the risk of multiple pregnancies, some hospitals have begun to implement the single embryo transfer policy. The incidence of multiple pregnancy can be reduced by selecting the best embryo for transplantation. In addition, some emerging technologies such as embryo freezing and monozygotic twins have also been widely studied and applied to effectively reduce the risk of multiple pregnancies. In the future, we can expect more research and progress on the risk of multiple pregnancy.
mental health
The birth of IVF is closely related to many psychological problems, which not only affects parents, but also challenges children's own mental health. First of all, the parents of IVF may experience a long-term infertility treatment process, which will cause stress on their psychological state. Secondly, for IVF babies themselves, they may face problems such as sense of difference and identity with non IVF babies during their growth.
In order to pay attention to the mental health of IVF and its families, some hospitals have begun to provide psychological counseling services, and actively pay attention to the psychological status of IVF and its families during the treatment process. In addition, some studies also try to explore how to help IVF infants establish normal self-identity and identity to reduce psychological stress. These efforts deserve attention and promotion worldwide.
Long term health effects
The health status of IVF not only involves the screening of genetic diseases at birth and the risk of multiple pregnancies, but also may have an impact on long-term health. Some studies have shown that IVF may face higher risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity and cardiovascular disease. This may be related to environmental factors, chromosomal abnormalities, genetic potential, etc. during the embryonic development of IVF.
In order to better understand the long-term health impact of IVF, some studies have begun to track the growth process of IVF and compare it with naturally conceived children. These studies help to provide more evidence and data to promote the understanding and prevention of long-term health effects of IVF.
Summary
The health problem of IVF is a complex and noteworthy area. Research and related progress mainly focus on genetic disease screening, multiple pregnancy risk, mental health and long-term health effects. Although some progress has been made, there are still some problems to be solved in every aspect. Future research and practice should further explore and improve the health of IVF babies to ensure their healthy growth and good quality of life.
