Complications of IVF: Causes of infertility
IVF is to cultivate the fertilized eggs in vitro through assisted reproductive technology, and then transfer them to the mother's uterus to achieve pregnancy. Although this technology has achieved a certain success rate, some complications may occur during IVF. First, the complications of IVF are closely related to the causes of infertility.
First of all, one of the reasons for infertility is female ovarian dysfunction. Some women have insufficient quality and quantity of eggs due to decreased ovarian function or polycystic ovary syndrome, which will increase the risk of IVF failure. Secondly, endometriosis is also a common cause of infertility. Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, leading to inflammation and adhesion, affecting the implantation and growth of fertilized eggs.
In addition, male infertility may also lead to complications of IVF. Male infertility can be caused by a variety of reasons, such as poor sperm quality, insufficient sperm quantity or azoospermia. These problems will affect the quality of fertilized eggs and the growth after transplantation. In addition, male genetic diseases also increase the risk of complications in IVF.
In a word, the success rate of IVF is closely related to the cause of infertility. Before IVF, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive infertility cause examination for both husband and wife to understand the best choice of assisted reproductive technology and better pregnancy success rate.
Complications of IVF: surgical risk
The surgical risk that may be involved in the process of IVF is also one of the complications. IVF technology usually requires multiple medical and surgical operations, and the recipient may face the risk of surgical complications.
First, egg retrieval is one of the core steps in IVF. The operation involves puncturing the ovaries and removing the eggs. However, this process may lead to the rupture or bleeding of ovarian follicles, and in rare cases may lead to ovarian infection or the formation of ovarian cysts.
Secondly, embryo transfer is the last step of IVF. During the transfer process, embryos need to be placed into the mother's uterus, which involves the operating technology and conditions of the mother's uterus. If the operation is improper or the uterus has special problems (such as endometrial adhesion), this may lead to transplant failure or early abortion.
Therefore, one of the complications of IVF is the risk of surgery. Before IVF, doctors must know the patient's medical history and physical examination results in detail to ensure the safety and success of the operation.
Complications of IVF: pregnancy risk
Another complication of IVF is related to pregnancy itself. Although IVF technology has increased the chances of reproduction, it may lead to more complications due to the increased risk of multiple pregnancies.
IVF technology is usually carried out at higher hormone levels to stimulate the ovaries to produce more eggs. This may lead to the development and maturation of multiple follicles, resulting in the possibility of twins or multiple births. Multiple pregnancies increase the risk of premature delivery, low birth weight, birth and infant developmental abnormalities.
In addition, hormone drugs and assistive technologies used in IVF will also increase the risk of pregnancy complications. These drugs may cause pregnancy induced hypertension, gestational diabetes, pre eclampsia and other problems.
Therefore, the pregnancy risk of IVF is also an important issue to be considered. Doctors need to closely monitor the hormone level and pregnancy response of patients during IVF, and provide corresponding intervention measures to ensure the safety and success of pregnancy.
Complications of IVF: psychological pressure
Like other infertility treatments, the psychological pressure during IVF is also a complication. The IVF process is a long and arduous journey for both husband and wife, which has experienced a long time of treatment and waiting.
First, the IVF technology itself has brought many uncertainties. Even after many attempts, there is no guarantee that every couple can successfully conceive. This uncertainty will bring great psychological pressure to couples and increase their anxiety and worry.
In addition, the failure and abortion of IVF will also bring psychological blow to couples. They may feel depressed, disappointed and hopeless, and doubt and blame themselves for their sterility.
Therefore, in the process of IVF, the full support of doctors and psychologists is needed. Establish a good mental health support system to help couples reduce psychological pressure and enhance coping ability, so as to improve the success rate of IVF.
summary
The complications of IVF mainly involve infertility causes, surgical risks, pregnancy risks and psychological pressure. Infertility causes may lead to IVF failure or pregnancy problems. The surgical risks during IVF involve egg retrieval and embryo transfer. The risk of pregnancy is mainly related to multiple pregnancy and the use of hormone drugs. Psychological pressure is a kind of psychological complication faced by test tube baby couples. With the support of comprehensive doctors and psychologists, we can reduce the risk of complications and improve the success rate of IVF.
