Risk of IVF in China
IVF technology is a breakthrough in modern reproductive medicine, which brings hope to many couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, this technology also has some risks. This article will elaborate on the risks of IVF in China from four aspects.
Risk of genetic diseases
IVF technology often uses artificial fertilization method to combine sperm and eggs in vitro and culture them, and then transfer the fertilized eggs to the mother's uterus. This process is slightly beyond the natural elimination mechanism, which may lead to the transmission of some genetic diseases. For example, if a couple has a genetic disease and they have a child through IVF technology, the child may inherit the disease. In addition, some studies also pointed out that IVF may be more likely to suffer from certain genetic diseases than naturally conceived infants, although the specific correlation still needs further research.
In order to reduce the risk of genetic diseases, some hospitals use PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis) technology to screen the fertilized eggs and exclude embryos with genetic diseases.
Risk of multiple pregnancies
IVF technology usually develops multiple fertilized eggs in vitro, and then transplants the best one or more fertilized eggs into the mother's uterus. Because of the need to transplant multiple fertilized eggs, IVF is often accompanied by the risk of multiple pregnancies. Multiple pregnancy has a high risk for both pregnant women and fetuses, including premature delivery, fetal malformation, postpartum hemorrhage, uterine rupture, and so on. Therefore, doctors usually choose to transplant only one or two fertilized eggs to reduce the risk of multiple pregnancy.
Because different hospitals and doctors have different views and management methods on multiple pregnancy, selecting appropriate hospitals and doctors is essential to ensure the health of mothers and infants. Some well-known reproductive centers in China, such as Antai Hospital, have a high professional level in the management of multiple pregnancies.
Physical and mental health risks
The process of IVF is a painful and stressful process for women. The operations such as egg extraction and embryo transfer impose a certain burden on the female body, which may lead to pelvic infection, ectopic pregnancy and other complications. In addition, the success rate of IVF is usually low, and multiple failures may have a negative impact on women's psychology.
Therefore, before IVF treatment, couples should fully understand the possible risks and conduct treatment under the guidance of professional doctors. At the same time, in order to protect their mental health, couples may need to seek psychological guidance and support.
Economic and social risks
The high cost of IVF technology is an important risk. Due to the factors of technology, medicine and medical expenses, the cost of IVF treatment is usually very high, which is unbearable for some families. In addition, long-term treatment and repeated attempts may further increase the economic burden.
At the same time, society's cognition and acceptance of IVF is also a risk. Due to some cultural and moral restrictions, IVF is not widely accepted in society. Some couples may face pressure and doubt from relatives, friends and society.
Summary
The risks of IVF in China mainly include genetic disease risks, multiple pregnancy risks, physical and mental health risks, and economic and social risks. Choosing appropriate hospitals and doctors, receiving relevant genetic diagnosis and psychological support, reasonably managing the risk of multiple pregnancy, and fully understanding the treatment costs and social pressure are all crucial to the success of IVF and the physical and mental health of couples.
