IVF is a method of assisting pregnancy in the laboratory through in vitro fertilization technology. Although IVF technology has brought hope to infertile couples, it also has some potential risks. In order to protect the health of pregnant women and infants, it is necessary to take measures to avoid these risks. 1. Select regular hospitals and professional doctors
Choosing a formal, qualified and experienced hospital is the first step to ensure the smooth progress of IVF process. Only hospitals with relevant licenses and equipment can provide safe IVF services. In addition, the expert team of the hospital should have professional knowledge and experience, be able to correctly judge the patient's indications, and develop a reasonable treatment plan. Some well-known hospitals, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Children's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, have relevant experience and technology, which can be used as the basis for selection.
At the same time, it is recommended to consult others' experience and opinions to understand the reputation and strength of hospitals and doctors. Patients or families can communicate with people who have received IVF treatment to obtain more true and reliable information.
Finally, visiting the hospital is also an important part of the selection process. Patients and their families can go to the hospital in person to understand their environment, equipment and service quality, so as to make better decisions.
2. Check and avoid potential genetic disease risks
IVF technology provides an opportunity to detect and avoid possible genetic diseases. Possible genetic diseases were screened by pre implantation embryo detection (PGD) and single nucleotide polymorphism. In this process, doctors can evaluate whether embryos carry specific disease genes and select healthy embryos for implantation, thus reducing the risk of disease in the next generation.
In addition, couples with certain genetic diseases can consider genetic counseling. Genetic counselors can provide specific suggestions based on family medical history and examination results, such as whether to conduct IVF and how to select embryos.
Although IVF technology can avoid some genetic diseases, it cannot completely eliminate all risks. Therefore, it is recommended that couples fully understand their own disease risks before IVF, and fully discuss and make decisions with doctors.
3. Fully understand and follow the guidance and restrictions in the treatment process
During IVF treatment, patients need to follow the guidance and restrictions of doctors. For example, avoid overwork, quit smoking and drinking, and control diet reasonably. In addition, patients also need to inject drugs and check regularly on time, and report the progress of treatment to doctors in time. These measures can help reduce the risk of treatment and improve the success rate.
In addition, patients also need to know about possible complications and side effects. The possible complications during treatment include ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, multiple pregnancy, vasculitis, etc. In case of any abnormal reaction during treatment, the doctor shall be informed in time for timely treatment.
Therefore, patients and their families should establish good communication and contact with doctors, understand the precautions in the treatment process, and timely solve any problems and confusion.
4. Give psychological support to patients and their families
IVF treatment not only has a certain impact on the patient's body, but also has a certain pressure on their mental health. Therefore, it is very important to give psychological support to patients and their families.
Patients and their families can seek professional psychological counseling and support to understand how to deal with the pressure and anxiety of treatment. They can also communicate and share experiences with other people who have experienced IVF, and gain emotional support.
In addition, patients and their families can also relieve tension by participating in stress relief activities, learning relaxation skills and taking appropriate rest.
To sum up, in order to reduce the risks in the process of IVF, we can take evasive measures from the following aspects: selecting regular hospitals and professional doctors, examining and avoiding potential genetic disease risks, following the guidance and restrictions in the treatment process, and providing psychological support to patients and their families. When deciding to accept IVF treatment, patients and their families should know relevant information in advance and fully communicate with doctors so as to make a wise decision.
