Does IVF have an impact on puerpera?
The development of IVF technology has brought hope and joy to many infertile couples. However, the question that follows is whether IVF has an impact on mothers? This article will elaborate on this from four aspects.
1. Physiological effects
In the process of IVF, the mother needs to perform a series of operations such as ovulation induction, egg retrieval, embryo transfer, etc. These processes will have a certain physiological impact on the maternal body.
First, ovulation promoting drugs may cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), leading to abdominal distention, abdominal pain, vomiting and other symptoms. At this time, the doctor will monitor the puerpera and adjust the drug dose to alleviate discomfort.
Secondly, egg retrieval is the most direct link that affects the maternal body in the process of IVF. The operation will take eggs through vaginal puncture, which may cause vaginal bleeding, ovarian cysts, infection and other complications. However, most of the pregnant women will recover quickly after the operation without long-term health problems.
Finally, after embryo transfer, pregnant women need to be supplemented with progesterone, estrogen and other drugs. These drugs may cause breast pain, diarrhea and other uncomfortable symptoms.
2. Psychological influence
In the process of IVF, the puerpera may experience emotional fluctuations, anxiety and stress, and bear certain psychological effects.
First of all, IVF is a hard and long process. Infertile couples often face great pressure from family and society, and are prone to frustration and disappointment.
Secondly, waiting and uncertainty during IVF will also bring anxiety and tension. Mothers may always pay attention to their own physical changes, worry about whether the transplantation is successful, and the quality of life will be affected to some extent.
In addition, for some older women with complicated infertility causes, the success rate of IVF is low. Repeated failures may cause greater psychological impact on the women, resulting in inferiority and anxiety.
3. Economic impact
In the process of IVF, multiple medical operations and drug treatment are required, which brings a certain burden to the family economy.
First of all, there is a big difference in the cost of IVF in different hospitals. Generally speaking, the costs of IVF include medicine, surgery, laboratory tests and hospitalization. In China, the cost gap between large public hospitals and private hospitals is large, while in foreign countries, the cost of IVF is higher.
Secondly, due to the low success rate of IVF, multiple operations and treatments are required, which leads to more money and time spent by families. If the couple decides to give birth overseas, they should also consider the cost of air tickets, accommodation and other expenses.
4. Health impact
IVF has a certain impact on the health of pregnant women, especially the long-term drug treatment may bring some risks.
First, the drugs used in the process of ovulation induction may cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, while severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome may lead to serious consequences such as ovarian rupture, abdominal hemorrhage, etc.
Secondly, hormone drugs used in IVF may increase the risk of gynecological diseases such as breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
In addition, prolonged drug treatment may lead to maternal immune system damage and susceptibility to infection.
Summary
To sum up, the IVF process has a certain impact on mothers. Physiologically, the operation process may bring uncomfortable symptoms, but most of the puerpera recover quickly; From the psychological point of view, uncertainty and anxiety may cause pressure on pregnant women; In terms of economy, the IVF process has a large economic burden; In terms of health, long-term drug treatment may pose risks. Therefore, before deciding on IVF, mothers and families should fully understand and weigh these impacts and make wise choices.
