Pregnancy Symptoms of IVF
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which helps infertile couples achieve their reproductive aspirations through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. In the process of IVF pregnancy, the female body will show some special symptoms. This article will elaborate from four aspects: changes in physical signs, changes in hormones, health conditions and emotional changes.
Changes in physical signs
In the early stage of IVF pregnancy, women will have a series of signs changes. First, breast pain and breast enlargement, areola color deepened. In addition, many women will also feel nipple sensitivity and have increased nipple areola secretion. In addition, women's skin may become more sensitive, with itchy feelings, and prone to rash or eczema.
In addition, IVF pregnancy will also show some other signs changes, such as frequency of urination and urgency of urination. Pregnancy hormones can cause the uterus to enlarge and compress the bladder, which makes women need to urinate more frequently. In addition, some women also feel heartburn or stomach cramps, which is caused by hormone changes. Some women may feel dizzy because of changes in blood circulation.
Finally, IVF pregnancy may also cause weight gain. The effect of pregnancy hormone will cause an increase in appetite, leading women to eat more food, thus leading to weight gain.
Hormone changes in the body
In the process of IVF pregnancy, the hormones in the female body have changed greatly. The first is the increase of estrogen level, which can promote the growth of endometrium and embryo implantation. The increase of estrogen can also cause breast pain and breast enlargement.
In addition, the change of progesterone level is also one of the common symptoms of IVF pregnancy. Progesterone is a hormone produced by the ovary. Its main function is to maintain pregnancy. During IVF treatment, women usually need to take additional progesterone to support pregnancy. The increase in progesterone may cause some side effects, such as fatigue, dizziness and constipation.
In addition to estrogen and progesterone, other hormone levels will also change. For example, the levels of prolactin produced by the anterior pituitary and oxytocin produced by the posterior pituitary will increase, which helps the breast prepare to secrete milk.
Health status
During IVF pregnancy, women need to pay attention to their own health conditions. The first is to keep the vagina clean and reduce the risk of bacterial infection. Women should wash their vaginas with warm water and odorless soap every day, and avoid using too irritating lotion.
In addition, women should also avoid using overheated water to bathe or wash their hair, so as not to damage the natural protective layer of skin. In addition, when having sex, women should try to avoid exerting too much force or too deep, so as not to stimulate the uterus and vagina.
Finally, during IVF pregnancy, women need to pay special attention to oral hygiene. The oral health of pregnant women is closely related to the health of the fetus. Women should brush their teeth twice a day, floss their teeth, and go to the dentist for oral examination regularly.
Emotional changes
During IVF pregnancy, women's emotions may change. The first is emotional fluctuations, sometimes suddenly become excited or irritable. This is related to the changes in hormone levels in the body, as well as the stress and anxiety caused by pregnancy itself.
In addition, some women may also have mild symptoms of depression or anxiety. This may be caused by the physiological and psychological changes brought about by pregnancy, as well as worries about the health of oneself and the fetus.
Finally, some women may feel lonely and lost during IVF pregnancy. Because IVF treatment takes a long time and energy, women may feel tired and lonely.
Summary
The pregnancy symptoms of IVF include the changes of physical signs, hormones in the body, health status and mood. The main changes of physical signs were breast pain, frequency of urination and weight gain. Hormone changes in the body include the increase of estrogen and progesterone, and the change of prolactin and oxytocin. In terms of hygiene, women need to pay attention to the cleanliness of vagina and mouth. In terms of emotional changes, women may experience emotional fluctuations, depression, loneliness and other emotional changes. In conclusion, understanding the pregnancy symptoms of IVF can help women cope with and adjust their lifestyle in time to ensure the smooth progress of pregnancy.
