Disadvantages of IVF
IVF is a method of assisting infertile couples to achieve fertility through in vitro fertilization. Although it has certain advantages in some aspects, it also has some disadvantages and shortcomings. This article will elaborate on the disadvantages of IVF from four aspects.
Physiological risk
First of all, the IVF process involves assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. These processes have certain damage and risk to women's bodies. For example, ovum retrieval surgery may cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, leading to ovarian swelling, abdominal distension and other uncomfortable symptoms. In addition, there are certain risks in the process of embryo transfer, such as endometriosis implantation in the uterine cavity, and associated infection.
Secondly, the success rate of IVF is not high. According to statistics, the success rate is mostly between 30% and 40%, some even lower. This means that couples have to experience many attempts at IVF, which not only imposes heavy economic burden, but also exerts pressure and influence on the couple's psychology.
In addition, IVF has certain selective requirements for embryos, that is, embryos need to be screened before transplantation to leave suitable embryos. Although this selectivity helps to improve the success rate, it also means that embryos that do not meet the conditions will be discarded.
Ethical and social issues
IVF involves a series of ethical and social issues. First, the process of IVF may produce redundant embryos. On the one hand, these embryos may not survive or be transferred, leading to abandonment; On the other hand, these embryos may also be frozen by couples, but it is uncertain whether they can be properly used.
In addition, IVF has also brought some problems to society. Due to the high price of IVF technology, only couples with good economic conditions can bear such costs, thus exacerbating social inequality. At the same time, the birth of IVF may cause some moral and legal disputes, such as the identification of parent-child relationship and disclosure of genetic information.
Psychological pressure
The psychological pressure of IVF on couples is also a problem that cannot be ignored. Infertility couples often have strong desire for fertility, while experiencing multiple failures of IVF may lead to negative emotions such as depression, anxiety, inferiority and so on. These psychological pressures may not only affect the marital relationship of the couple, but also have a lasting impact on their physical and mental health.
Moral and legal risks
The development of IVF technology also brings some moral and legal risks. First of all, the ethical and moral issues involved in IVF ethics need to be fully concerned and solved, such as the boundaries of IVF technology, operating norms and the protection of children's rights and interests. Secondly, the relevant laws and regulations of IVF also need to be further improved to protect the legitimate rights and interests of couples and avoid the abuse of IVF technology.
In conclusion, although IVF has certain advantages in solving the problem of infertility, its disadvantages cannot be ignored. Physical risks, ethical and social problems, psychological pressure, and moral and legal risks are all disadvantages of IVF. Therefore, when carrying out IVF, we should fully consider various risks and problems, follow relevant laws and regulations, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of couples and children.
