Effects of IVF operation on infant health
IVF refers to the process that fertilized eggs are cultured in vitro and then transferred to the female uterus to develop into babies through assisted reproductive technology. Although IVF technology is mature and widely used, some people worry that this operation may have some adverse effects on the health of infants. This article will elaborate on the influence of IVF operation on infant health from four aspects.
Risk and impact of in vitro fertilization
In vitro fertilization is one of the key steps of IVF. This process involves taking eggs and combining sperm to produce embryos in vitro. However, this process may have risks and effects on the health of infants.
First, the egg retrieval process may lead to some complications, such as bleeding, infection and allergic reactions. These complications may have adverse effects on women's bodies and may indirectly affect the quality of embryos.
Secondly, during in vitro culture, embryos may be affected by the external environment. This includes the composition of the culture medium and the control of the culture conditions. Although the hospital tries its best to simulate the uterine environment in the culture environment, it is still possible to have poor quality embryos, which will have adverse effects on the health of infants.
In addition, the process of IVF also involves gene screening and selection of embryos, so as to exclude the embryos of some carriers of genetic diseases. Although such screening helps to reduce the risk of disease, it may also lead to some moral and ethical problems, and further operation of embryos may have adverse effects on the health of embryos.
Success rate of transplantation and infant health
The success rate of IVF is closely related to the process of transplantation. Once the embryo is cultured, it needs to be transplanted into the female uterus. However, this process is not always successful and may have some impact on the health of infants.
First, the transfer process may lead to embryo implantation failure. This may be due to poor endometrial quality or poor embryo quality. Implantation failure may lead to early abortion or cycle failure, which may have adverse effects on the health of infants.
Secondly, in order to increase the success rate of transplantation, hospitals usually choose to use some drugs on women to regulate hormone levels. Although these drugs are considered relatively safe, they may still cause some adverse reactions to the mother and embryo, such as metabolic disorder caused by too much or too little hormone.
Finally, the transplant process may require multiple attempts to increase the success rate of pregnancy. This means that women need to undergo multiple operations or procedures, which may have some impact on the health of infants, such as uterine and ovarian trauma.
Risk of genetic diseases in IVF
Since IVF procedures usually involve gene screening and selection, the risk of infants suffering from genetic diseases may be reduced. However, IVF may still suffer from some genetic diseases, which may have a certain impact on the health of infants.
Although gene screening and selection can exclude some known genetic diseases, unknown genetic variations or mutations may still occur. These mutations may lead to some rare or new genetic diseases, which may bring some risks to the health of infants.
In addition, in the process of IVF operation, there are also human errors, technical constraints and other factors. These factors may reduce the accuracy of gene screening, so that some potential genetic diseases are not excluded.
Mental and social health problems
The IVF operation is not only physiological to the health of infants, but also involves psychological and social health issues.
First, the birth mode of IVF may lead to different psychological experiences from natural childbirth. Infants and families may need to face psychological problems related to IVF, such as confusion about biological kinship, social prejudice related to reproductive medicine technology, etc.
Secondly, the growth environment of IVF may be different from that of naturally born infants. For example, IVF babies may need more frequent medical examinations and interventions, which may have a certain impact on their mental and social health.
Finally, IVF families may face pressure and discrimination from society. These pressures and discrimination may affect the mental health of infants and their families and increase their risk of anxiety and depression.
Summary:
In conclusion, IVF operation may have some impact on the health of infants. The process of IVF may lead to some risks and impacts. The success rate of transplantation is closely related to the health of infants. IVF infants may still suffer from genetic diseases, and psychological and social health problems cannot be ignored. However, these effects do not necessarily mean that IVF procedures are unsafe or unhealthy. When performing IVF procedures, hospitals and doctors will try their best to reduce risks and impacts, and make appropriate choices and interventions according to individual conditions. Therefore, it is important for couples who need IVF operation to fully understand and accept the corresponding advice and guidance, so as to make wise and responsible decisions and ensure the health and happiness of infants.
