Risks and side effects of IVF
Test tube baby is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is widely used to solve the problem of infertility. However, IVF implantation is not entirely without risks and side effects. The risks and side effects of IVF will be described in detail from four aspects.
1. Physical and psychological risks
The success rate of IVF may not be high, so repeated attempts to implant may impose a certain burden on women's bodies. When women receive assisted reproductive therapy, they will receive a series of hormone therapy to increase the number of eggs. These hormone doses have certain risks to women's body, which may lead to hormone imbalance, mood fluctuations, headache, breast pain and other side effects.
In addition, the implantation process of IVF may cause the risk of intrauterine infection, which may lead to premature delivery, abortion or other complications. In addition, the need to detect and process eggs and embryos may bring genetic and genetic risks, such as chromosome abnormalities and genetic diseases.
Psychologically, IVF implantation may bring great pressure and anxiety. Repeated failed attempts may have adverse effects on emotional and mental health. In addition, for couples from infertile families, concerns and expectations about the implantation process may increase their anxiety and stress.
2. Physical complications
IVF implantation is a traumatic operation, which may cause some physical complications. The operation may lead to serious problems such as uterine perforation, ectopic pregnancy and massive bleeding. Although the incidence of these complications is low, its potential risks still need to be considered.
In addition, IVF implantation requires the use of some narcotic drugs, which may lead to allergic or harmful reactions. For some special cases, such as patients with heart disease or respiratory system problems, anesthesia may increase the risk of surgery.
3. Economic burden
IVF is not a cheap treatment. Its costs include drug costs, treatment costs, surgery costs and other expenses that may be needed during the treatment period. It may cost tens of thousands of yuan to implant a test tube baby once. For patients who failed surgery, they may need to carry out multiple implantation attempts, which will further increase the economic burden.
In addition, some patients may choose to carry out IVF overseas, which may lead to increased travel and foreign exchange costs. Therefore, the financial burden of IVF may exert pressure on the family's financial status and psychological endurance.
4. Social and ethical issues
The introduction of IVF technology inevitably causes some social and ethical problems. For example, excessive use of IVF technology may lead to population problems and social resource allocation problems. In addition, IVF technology may lead to disputes on human reproductive rights and gender selection.
In addition, the use of IVF technology may also lead to the problem of artificial selection of gender and gene screening. Some patients may consciously choose boys or girls and hope to screen out some bad genes. This has triggered some moral and ethical disputes, involving respect for life and equal protection.
In conclusion, IVF implantation is not without risks and side effects. Physiological and psychological risks, physical complications, economic burden and social ethical problems need to be faced and solved by patients and doctors together. When considering IVF treatment, patients should fully communicate with doctors, understand the potential risks and side effects, and make decisions on a rational basis.
