Risks of IVF
Test tube baby technology is an advanced medical technology, which can help couples who cannot conceive naturally to realize their reproductive dreams. However, like any medical process, IVF also has some risks. This article will elaborate on the risks of IVF from many aspects.
1. Physiological risk
In the process of IVF, women are treated with assisted reproductive technology, which may cause some physiological risks. First, overweight and obesity will increase women's risk of complications such as gestational diabetes, hypertension and pre eclampsia. Secondly, the probability of multiple pregnancy may increase, which will bring health risks to the mother and fetus.
In addition, implantation of embryos processed by assisted reproductive technology into the uterus may increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Extrauterine pregnancy refers to the implantation of fertilized eggs outside the uterus, including the fallopian tube, cervix and other abdominal organs. Extrauterine pregnancy is a serious complication, if not treated, it may lead to life-threatening.
For men, the semen extraction process in the IVF procedure may cause pain and discomfort. Sometimes, sperm extraction may fail due to poor surgical techniques or muscle reactions.
2. Psychological risk
The process of IVF may have a certain impact on the psychological health of couples. First, the IVF process may bring great pressure and anxiety, including worry about the success of treatment, economic burden and social pressure. These psychological pressures may lead to discord between husband and wife and doubt of their own ability.
Secondly, the success rate of IVF is not 100%, and sometimes it may require multiple attempts to succeed. Each failure may hit the couple's hope and confidence and increase psychological pressure.
In addition, IVF technology may also raise moral and ethical issues, such as selective embryo reduction and the use of some genetic testing technologies. Couples may face psychological challenges such as how to make decisions and moral problems.
3. Social risks
The high cost of IVF technology makes only some families can afford it. This has led to social injustice and economic pressure. Only families with good economic conditions can enjoy the fertility opportunities brought by this technology, while families with poor economic conditions cannot get the same opportunities.
In addition, due to the advanced medical technology of IVF, some prejudice and discrimination may also arise. The existence of IVF may lead to people's judgment on parents and children, which may bring difficulties to the social acceptance of couples and children.
4. Legal risk
IVF technology has different legal provisions in different countries and regions. Some places allow continuous progress and use of advanced assisted reproductive technology, while others may restrict it. In addition, laws may also regulate the preservation, use and abandonment of IVF embryos.
Due to the lack of laws or restrictions, IVF technology may face the risk of not being adequately protected. Legal risks may bring uncertainty to the parents and doctors of IVF and hinder their development in this field.
summary
Although IVF technology has brought hope to couples who cannot conceive naturally, it also has some risks. Physiological risks include the risk of pregnancy complications and ectopic pregnancy. Psychological risk involves psychological pressure, the impact of failure, and moral and ethical issues. Social risks mainly involve economic pressure and possible prejudice and discrimination. Legal risks include legal provisions and restrictions in different regions. In the face of these risks, continuous research and improvement are necessary to ensure the safety and sustainable development of IVF technology.
