Hazards and risks of IVF
IVF is a method to help couples who cannot conceive naturally to realize their reproductive dreams through artificial assisted reproduction technology. Although IVF technology has made significant breakthroughs in the medical field, it is also accompanied by some hazards and risks.
1. Physiological risk
IVF may bring some physiological risks. First of all, the ovum retrieval operation produces certain pressure and stimulation on the female body, which may lead to complications, such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). Secondly, hormone drugs used in IVF may cause side effects such as thrombosis, hypertension and mood fluctuation. In addition, embryo transfer operation also has certain risks, which may lead to uterine cavity perforation, infection and other complications.
In addition, the IVF technology itself has a certain failure rate. Even if the transplantation is successful, it cannot guarantee the continuity of pregnancy and the healthy development of the fetus. The success rate of IVF is affected by many factors, including the age of the woman, the quality of eggs and sperm, and the endometrial status. Therefore, IVF is not a 100% successful method.
2. Psychological risk
The process of medical treatment and waiting for results during IVF may have some impact on the mental health of both spouses. IVF needs to go through a series of medical procedures and drug treatment, which is a psychological and physical test for both husband and wife. Long time treatment and waiting may lead to psychological problems such as anxiety, depression and stress.
Even if the pregnancy is successful, the parents of IVF may also face additional psychological pressure and distress. For example, the excessive expectation and anxiety of IVF, the loss of confidence in natural pregnancy, and the entanglement of embryo selection and transplantation. These psychological problems may have an impact on the whole family relationship.
3. Social ethical risks
IVF involves the process of embryo selection and screening, which may cause some social and ethical problems. Embryo screening technology can be used to detect certain gene defects and diseases, and then select healthy embryos for transplantation. However, this has also triggered ethical disputes such as gender selection and artificial gene design. Some people worry that the abuse of IVF technology may lead to the spread of some harmful features in society, thus causing moral and ethical problems.
In addition, the high cost of IVF technology also makes it a privilege for the rich and qualified people, which may cause social injustice and class differentiation.
4. Later health problems
Sporadic studies have shown that IVF may increase the risk of some diseases in children's future life. In vitro babies are more prone to premature delivery, low birth weight and some congenital defects after birth. In addition, because the mother of IVF is often older, it may increase the risk of children suffering from some genetic diseases and cancer in the future.
Comparison of IVF and Natural Pregnancy
IVF technology is a kind of assisted reproduction method that can not be used in the case of natural pregnancy. Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF has its obvious differences.
First of all, IVF is a birth mode of artificial intervention, while natural pregnancy is a process of natural reproduction. IVF technology can solve the fertility problems of some infertile couples, but it has lost the process and experience of natural pregnancy.
Secondly, IVF technology can increase the probability of children with specific characteristics by means of embryo screening and gender selection, while natural pregnancy does not. This may cause some ethical and moral disputes.
In addition, the success rate of IVF is affected by many factors, such as the age of the woman, the quality of eggs and sperm, etc. This is different from the success rate of natural pregnancy. At the same time, IVF technology has also brought some physical, psychological and social ethical risks and problems.
Summary
Although IVF technology has made significant breakthroughs in solving the problem of infertility, it also has some hazards and risks. In terms of physiological risks, IVF may lead to complications and transplant failure. In terms of psychological risk, the treatment process may lead to psychological problems of both spouses. In terms of social and ethical risks, IVF involves embryo selection and screening as well as high costs. In addition, IVF may increase the risk of health problems in later childhood. Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF is a kind of birth mode of artificial intervention, with obvious differences. Therefore, when choosing IVF technology, we should consider its risks and benefits, as well as the possible impact on individuals, marital relationships and society.
