What are the effects of IVF semen collection on men?
The emergence of IVF technology has brought good news to couples who cannot conceive naturally. The collection of male semen is an indispensable step in the process of IVF. However, the collection of IVF semen may have a certain impact on men's physical and mental health. The following will elaborate on the possible impacts that men may face in the process of IVF semen collection from several aspects.
1. Physiological effects
The semen of test tube babies is usually collected by masturbation. This method will lead to sexual pleasure and ejaculation, thus causing a series of physiological reactions. First, frequent sexual pleasure and ejaculation may lead to the decline of male sperm quality, such as changes in semen volume, sperm concentration and vitality. In addition, long-term and frequent ejaculation may also lead to decreased libido, affecting the quality of sexual life between couples.
Secondly, during sexual pleasure and ejaculation, the body will release a large number of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, which may lead to short-term excitement and pleasure, but then may lead to negative emotions such as fatigue and depression. This emotional reaction may have a certain impact on men's psychological state, and then affect their daily life and work.
Finally, the materials and equipment used in the collection process may cause certain irritation and discomfort to male reproductive organs. For example, masturbation with silicone sleeves may cause discomfort or pain. In addition, if problems such as infection occur during semen collection, it may lead to complications such as urinary system infection.
2. Psychological influence
Test tube baby semen collection is a relatively private process, which needs to be completed under the supervision of doctors, nurses and other bystanders. The invasion of personal privacy and the pressure of sexual behavior in a strange environment may cause a certain psychological burden and discomfort to men. In more serious cases, men may be nervous, anxious or embarrassed, or even lead to impotence or premature ejaculation.
In addition, the process of IVF semen collection usually requires multiple times, which may lead to men's doubts and anxiety about their fertility. Especially for those couples who have tried to conceive naturally for a long time but have not succeeded, frequent semen collection may have a negative impact on men's self-confidence and psychological state.
In addition, the collection of IVF semen may make men more intuitively feel that they are unable to achieve fertility through natural means, which may be a sense of frustration and helplessness for men who want to conceive naturally.
3. Social impact
IVF semen collection usually requires a visit to a hospital or clinic. During this process, men may need to ask for leave or adjust their work arrangements. This may lead to speculation and discomfort from colleagues or superiors for men who can not conceal the real reasons for delaying work. In addition, the semen collection process also involves personal communication with doctors or nurses, which may cause discomfort and trouble for introverted or conservative men.
4. Marriage influence
Test tube baby semen collection is often part of the joint efforts of husband and wife. However, men may feel pressure or discomfort due to the requirements of semen collection, and may have conflicts with their wives in the process of semen collection. In addition, the application of IVF technology usually requires couples to share a certain economic and psychological burden, which may have a certain pressure on family relations.
In a word, the collection of IVF semen may have various effects on men, including physiological, psychological, social and marital aspects. When using IVF technology, couples should understand and support each other, and jointly face various problems and difficulties that may arise, so as to maintain family harmony and stability.
