Sequelae of IVF
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which has been widely used in the world. However, this technology is not without risks. In her research, Dr. Zhang Lizhu proposed some possible sequelae and related risks of IVF.
1. Pregnancy complications
IVF women may be at risk of complications during pregnancy. First, due to the increased probability of multiple pregnancies, IVF mothers are more likely to have premature delivery, placental abruption and other conditions. In addition, the incidence of pregnancy induced hypertension and gestational diabetes is also high. These complications will not only bring physical troubles to the mother, but also have adverse effects on the health of the fetus.
As Dr. Zhang Lizhu pointed out in her research, almost all IVF women need to receive more frequent prenatal examination and medical observation during pregnancy. This means that they need to face more hospital examinations, increasing their physical and psychological burden.
2. Congenital defects and genetic diseases
IVF has undergone a series of manual and laboratory operations before embryo transfer, which may lead to some congenital defects and genetic diseases. According to Dr. Zhang Lizhu's research, the risk of congenital defects in IVF is slightly higher than that in naturally conceived infants. This is mainly because in the process of IVF embryo transfer, the genome screening of embryos is not completely accurate.
In addition, IVF babies may inherit genetic diseases from their parents. According to Dr. Zhang Lizhu's research, if at least one of the parents has a genetic mutation, the risk of IVF will increase.
Therefore, it is very important to screen for gene mutation and genetic diseases before embryo transfer of IVF. By screening the parents' genomes, the risk of genetic diseases in IVF can be reduced.
3. Psychological pressure and family relationship
IVF infertile couples often face great psychological pressure. They have paid great efforts and costs to bear children, but they may not succeed. This long-term psychological burden may lead to anxiety, depression and other psychological problems.
In addition, the arrival of IVF may have a certain impact on marital and family relations. On the one hand, couples will have disputes and frictions because of fertility problems. On the other hand, IVF babies may also need more attention and care, and the couple's time and economy will bring some pressure.
For IVF infertile couples, reasonable psychological counseling and family support are very necessary. They can seek psychological counseling or join a family support group to share their experiences and feelings and spend difficult times together.
4. Social, moral and ethical issues
The wide application of IVF technology has triggered some discussions on social, moral and ethical issues. On the one hand, IVF technology may lead to uneven resource allocation, because the cost of this technology is high and only some families can afford it. On the other hand, IVF technology may also lead to genetic selection problems, because some families may choose to screen embryos without genetic diseases.
Zhang Lizhu stressed that relevant laws and ethical norms should be established to regulate the use of IVF technology. At the same time, we should also increase social attention and support for infertile couples to ensure that they can access equitable medical resources.
Summary
Although IVF technology has brought fertility hope to infertile couples, it is also accompanied by some risks and sequelae. Pregnancy complications, congenital defects and genetic diseases, psychological pressure and family relations, as well as social, moral and ethical issues are all potential challenges for IVF. Dr. Zhang Lizhu's research has provided us with a deeper understanding, but we still need further research and efforts to reduce these risks and ensure the sustainable development of IVF technology.
