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How safe is IVF? Are there any side effects?

How safe is IVF? Are there any side effects?



Safety of IVF

IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that can help some infertile couples realize their dreams of becoming parents. However, people often have concerns about the safety of IVF. The safety of IVF will be described in detail from four aspects.

The importance of medical conditions and professional teams

The safety of IVF is closely related to medical conditions and professional teams. At present, there are many professional IVF hospitals around the world, such as Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States and Nottingham University Hospital in London in the United Kingdom. These hospitals have modern equipment and an experienced professional team, which can ensure the safety of IVF operation. In terms of medical conditions, the implantation of IVF requires strict aseptic technology to ensure that the embryos to be transferred are not infected. The hospital will carry out relevant bacterial culture and antibiotic sensitivity test to avoid infection. In addition, the importance of professional teams cannot be ignored. IVF needs to be operated by a team of skilled and experienced doctors to ensure the accuracy and safety of each step. The professional team can also develop personalized treatment plans according to the specific conditions of patients to minimize potential risks.

Impact on mother and baby

Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF has some differences in the impact on mother and baby. The local anesthesia during the operation may cause some stimulation to the mother, but generally speaking, these discomfort feelings are small and temporary, and will not have a long-term impact on the mother's health. For infants, the birth rate of IVF is gradually approaching the level of natural pregnancy. However, IVF may face risks such as premature delivery and low birth weight, because some embryos may be damaged after long-term cultivation. In addition, for carriers of certain genetic diseases, the birth risk of IVF may be slightly higher than that of natural pregnancy.

Mental health problems

The safety of IVF also involves the psychological health of patients. Infertility couples have generally experienced a long period of infertility pain and anxiety, and IVF has brought them new hope. However, because the success rate of IVF is not 100%, patients may still fail to conceive after many attempts, which may bring some pressure and burden to their mental health. Therefore, before IVF, couples are advised to provide psychological counseling and support to cope with possible psychological pressure. Many professional hospitals will provide corresponding psychological services to help patients actively face fertility problems.

Summary

To sum up, the safety of IVF mainly depends on medical conditions and the quality of professional teams, individual differences of patients and attention to mental health problems. By selecting qualified hospitals, accepting the operation of professional teams, and actively coping with psychological pressure, the safety of IVF can be effectively guaranteed. However, patients and families should fully understand some possible risks during IVF, fully communicate with doctors and make wise decisions.
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