Risk of IVF
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which helps those couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. However, there are certain risk factors in the process of IVF, which need couples to consider carefully when choosing this method. The risks and precautions of IVF will be described in detail from four aspects.
1. Physiological risk
IVF includes ovulation induction, egg collection, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Among them, women stimulate the production of eggs by injecting ovulation promoting drugs, which may lead to the occurrence of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). In addition, egg collection may lead to bleeding, infection and other complications. During in vitro fertilization, the success rate of egg sperm combination is also uncertain.
With regard to embryo transfer, the transfer of blank cycles and arbitrary number of embryos will increase the risk of IVF cycle. In addition, the different constitution of different women may sometimes lead to embryo implantation failure, thus balancing the risk of failed pregnancy with the risk of successful pregnancy.
2. Psychological risk
The process of IVF is a psychological challenge for both husband and wife. The IVF cycle requires many steps and time to succeed. It may require multiple attempts, and each failure will have a negative impact on the couple's psychology. Couples may experience emotional problems such as anxiety, depression, and increased stress, which may even affect the marital relationship.
In addition, the success rate in the IVF cycle is also unknown. Although doctors will evaluate according to the physical condition of the couple and relevant indicators, the results are still uncertain. Uncertainty will increase anxiety and stress. Couples need to be prepared to face the risks and challenges of IVF actively.
3. Financial risk
IVF is an expensive treatment process, which needs to be paid to hospitals and relevant professionals. Ovulation promoting drugs, egg collection, sperm collection, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer all need cost support. Moreover, the success rate of IVF is not 100%, and couples may need to try many times to increase their financial burden.
The cost of IVF varies from hospital to hospital and from country to country. When considering IVF, couples need to understand the relevant costs and make financial preparations.
4. Ethical risk
IVF involves ethical issues such as embryo experiment, selection and transmission of genetic information. In the process of embryo transfer, multiple embryos are usually transferred to increase the success rate, which may lead to selection difficulties and moral problems. Couples need to consider whether to have multiple pregnancies and how to deal with redundant embryos.
In addition, IVF may also bring some risks of genetic diseases. Couples need to carry out genetic counseling, understand the family genetic history, and do relevant genetic tests.
summary
As an assisted reproductive technology, IVF has brought new hope to couples who cannot conceive naturally, but it also faces certain risk factors. Physiological risks include ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome caused by ovulation promoting drugs, complications of egg collection, and uncertainty of the success rate of embryo transfer. The psychological risk is mainly due to the anxiety and pressure caused by the possibility of failure and uncertainty. Financial risks involve the high cost of IVF and the financial burden of multiple attempts. Ethical risks include difficulties in embryo selection and risks of genetic diseases. When considering IVF, couples need to fully understand these risks and make relevant preparations and consultation.
