Negative Effects of IVF Technology on Couple Relationship
IVF technology is a kind of assisted reproduction technology, which combines sperm and egg artificially, then cultivates embryos in the laboratory, and finally transfers the embryos to the mother's uterus to achieve pregnancy. Although IVF technology has realized the birth dream for many couples, this technology may also have some negative effects on the relationship between couples.
Impact 1: Stress and anxiety between husband and wife
IVF technology is a complex process, involving many medical examinations, drug treatment and surgical operations. Couples may face great pressure and anxiety during this process. They may be worried about treatment failure, high costs, physical health, etc. In addition, waiting for a successful pregnancy may also make couples feel anxious and uncertain.
In order to cope with this negative impact, couples should maintain good communication and support. Communication can help couples understand each other's concerns and needs and find common solutions. In addition, they can also consider seeking professional psychological guidance or joining a support group to communicate and support with couples with similar experiences.
Impact 2: interference of daily life
IVF technology requires couples to invest a lot of time and energy. Frequent inspection and treatment procedures in hospitals may interfere with the daily life of couples. Work hours, travel plans, and social activities may need to be adjusted to suit the progress and schedule of treatment.
Couples can make reasonable schedules to balance the needs of work and treatment. They can support each other and reasonably arrange time for treatment while assuming their own family responsibilities. In addition, you can also seek the help of relatives and friends to share some housework and care work, so as to reduce the burden of couples.
Impact 3: Emotional fluctuation and conflict
The treatment process of IVF technology may have experienced multiple stages of failure and retry. Every time a treatment fails, couples will experience emotional fluctuations and frustration, which may lead to conflict and disharmony between couples.
In order to cope with emotional fluctuations and conflicts, couples need to maintain a positive attitude and support each other. They should realize that IVF is not the only way to achieve fertility, but also provide emotional support and understanding for each other. In addition, couples can also seek the help of psychological experts to learn the skills to deal with stress and emotions.
Impact 4: Changes in family relations
The treatment process of IVF technology may affect the family relationship between couples. Couples may spend a lot of time and energy on treatment, while relatively ignoring the intimate relationship between them. In addition, with the birth of test tube babies, couples also need to face new parenting pressures and responsibilities.
In order to maintain a good family relationship, couples should understand, tolerate and support each other. They can regularly arrange "time for two" to relax, communicate and enjoy each other's company. In addition, couples should also participate in the preparation of childcare, share and solve the pressure of childcare together, so as to strengthen the relationship between couples.
Summary
IVF technology may have some negative effects on the husband wife relationship, such as stress and anxiety, interference in daily life, emotional fluctuations and conflicts, and changes in family relations. However, couples can cope with these negative effects through good communication, mutual support, making reasonable schedules and participating in childcare preparation. While realizing the dream of procreation, couples should also pay attention to the maintenance and development of husband wife relationship to establish a stable and happy family.
