Risk of IVF
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who are difficult to conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams through in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer and other operations. Although IVF technology has made great breakthroughs in the medical field, it also comes with certain risks. This article will elaborate on the risks of IVF from four aspects: physiological risks, psychological risks, economic risks and ethical risks.
Physiological risk
IVF technology has increased the risk of birth defects in children to a certain extent. First, over age pregnant women have a higher risk of childbirth, and the probability of chromosomal abnormalities will increase with age. Secondly, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome may be caused during egg retrieval, which may lead to ovarian enlargement, abdominal distension, dizziness, discomfort and other adverse reactions. In addition, for female patients, IVF technology also has a certain risk of endometrial cancer and breast cancer growth. Although these risks are small, they still need to be carefully considered.
In addition, IVF technology has the risk of embryo malformation. In the process of in vitro fertilization, it is necessary to select the best embryo from eggs and sperm for transplantation, but the potential malformation of the embryo cannot be completely avoided. Women of childbearing age may also have chromosome abnormalities, which may lead to failure of embryo transfer or abnormal birth of babies.
Finally, there are certain risks in the use of drugs in IVF technology. The use of hormone drugs may cause drug allergic reactions, including rash, dyspnea and other symptoms. In addition, excessive or improper use of hormone drugs may also lead to hormone dependent diseases and damage the health of patients.
Psychological risk
IVF technology has a heavy psychological burden on couples, which may cause psychological problems such as anxiety and depression. First, IVF technology itself needs to go through a series of complex operations and treatment processes, including egg retrieval, fertilization and embryo transfer, which may bring physical and psychological pain to patients. Secondly, IVF patients are faced with anxiety and uncertainty about whether they can successfully conceive. Long term waiting and disillusionment of hope may have a negative impact on their mental health. In addition, if the treatment fails, the couple will also face the frustration and loss of childlessness due to hard work.
Family and social pressure may also cause psychological burden on IVF couples. The expectations and concerns of family members and friends, as well as doubts and pressures on fertility, may make couples feel powerless and anxious. Various comments and inherent prejudices against IVF in society will also have a negative impact on the psychology of couples.
economic risks
IVF technology is an expensive medical service, which needs some financial support. First of all, IVF technology itself costs a lot, including various treatment costs, drug costs and surgery costs. In addition, couples need to spend more money if they need to try many times to conceive successfully. In addition, IVF patients may need to bear more costs for auxiliary diagnosis and examination to ensure the therapeutic effect.
Economic pressure may have a negative impact on the mental health of couples. Some couples may give up treatment because of economic problems, or have to choose cheaper but uncertain medical institutions for IVF treatment, which may increase the risk of treatment failure.
Ethical risk
IVF technology involves some ethical issues and disputes, which may lead to controversy in public opinion. First, IVF technology may lead to multiple pregnancies, especially in the case of multiple embryo transfers, which increases the health risks of mothers and infants. In addition, for infertile patients, the choice of IVF technology also means accepting human intervention. Some people believe that this involves the intervention of natural reproduction, which leads to ethical disputes.
In addition, IVF technology will also bring some legal problems. For example, there are no uniform regulations and standards for the treatment of residual embryos after embryo transfer. At the same time, the legal supervision of IVF technology also lags behind, and the regulation and management of medical institutions need to be strengthened.
Summary
As an assisted reproductive technology, IVF technology has helped many couples realize their reproductive dreams, but it also has certain risks. It mainly includes physical risk, psychological risk, economic risk and ethical risk. Physiological risks include child defects, embryo abnormalities and drug use risks; Psychological risks are mainly anxiety and depression caused by the uncertainty of the treatment process and results; Economic risks involve high costs and financial pressure; Ethical risks include multiple pregnancy, interference in natural reproduction and legal supervision. Therefore, before choosing IVF technology, couples need to fully understand the risks and take comprehensive consideration.
