What harm does IVF do to women?

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The Psychological Influence of IVF on Women

IVF is a reproductive technology that helps couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their fertility aspirations. However, this technology may cause some psychological harm to women, which will be elaborated in the following aspects.

1. Frustration of repeated treatment failures

IVF treatment is not always successful once, and many couples need to try it many times. For women, every failure in the experiment will bring a great sense of loss and frustration. They often have self doubt, wondering whether they have problems and whether they can become a mother. These negative emotions may lead to depression and anxiety.

In addition, the financial burden of treatment will also increase women's pressure. IVF treatment is an expensive process, and women may face economic pressure and need to face the difficult decision of choosing to continue or give up treatment.

Therefore, the multiple failures of IVF treatment may have a negative impact on women's mental health.

2. Effects of hormone therapy on women's body and mood

IVF treatment requires hormone therapy to promote follicular growth and ovulation. The use of these hormones may lead to fluctuations in female hormone levels, causing emotional instability. Women may experience emotional ups and downs, irritability, anxiety and other situations. Long term hormone treatment may also cause physical discomfort, such as breast swelling, headache, nausea and fatigue.

Such physical and emotional changes may have a negative impact on women's daily life and work, bringing them additional pressure.

3. Social and family pressure

IVF treatment involves private privacy, so women may face social pressure and contempt when sharing treatment with others. They may be judged and puzzled by others, which will increase their inner anxiety and pressure.

Family relationships may also be affected by IVF treatment. Both husband and wife may face mutual blame and pressure, which makes the marital relationship tense. Women may feel that they need to be responsible for fertility issues and take more responsibility.

4. Risk of surgery and complications

The process of egg retrieval in IVF treatment requires surgery. The operation itself brings certain risks, such as infection, bleeding and injury. Women may be afraid and anxious about the operation process.

In addition, IVF treatment may also lead to some complications, such as multiple pregnancy, endometriosis and premature delivery. These complications may have a negative impact on women's health and pregnancy.

Summary

IVF treatment may bring psychological harm to women. The frustration of multiple failed treatments, the physical and emotional impact of hormone therapy, social and family pressure, and the risk of surgery and complications may all have a negative impact on women's mental health. Therefore, women's physical and mental health should be fully considered and necessary psychological support and care should be provided during IVF treatment.