Effects of IVF on women
IVF is an artificial assisted reproduction method realized by in vitro fertilization technology. It will have some impact on women's body and psychology. This article will elaborate on the impact of IVF on women from four aspects: physiology, psychology, social interaction and occupation.
1、 Physiological effects
1. Challenge to health
IVF requires women to undergo hormone therapy, ovarian stimulation and other processes, which may lead to some physiological discomfort, such as hormonal imbalance, emotional fluctuations, breast pain, etc. Long term treatment may pose a certain challenge to women's health.
2. Operation risks and complications
In vitro babies usually need operations such as egg retrieval or embryo transfer. These operations may have certain risks, such as infection, bleeding, ovulation disorders, etc. Although these risks are small, women still need to understand the possible complications.
3. Increased risk of pregnancy
Studies have shown that the risk of IVF pregnancy is higher than that of women who are naturally pregnant. Women may need to make multiple attempts during IVF, and multiple attempts will increase the risk of pregnancy, including early abortion, placental dysfunction, etc.
2、 Psychological influence
1. Emotional ups and downs
The process of IVF needs to experience uncertainty and pressure, which can easily lead to women's emotional ups and downs. On the one hand, expectation and anxiety will be intertwined; On the other hand, women need to face the feelings of loss and sadness after every failure.
2. Infant anxiety
In the process of IVF, women will have baby anxiety and worry about whether their bodies are suitable for pregnancy and childbirth. This kind of worry often aggravates women's burden and pressure, and has a negative impact on their mental health.
3. Challenge of self-worth
For many women, childbirth is a way to realize women's identity and value. The failure of IVF may cause women to question their own value and ability, and then cause a blow to their self-confidence.
3、 Social impact
1. Expectations of family and society
Under certain social and cultural backgrounds, families and society expect women to have healthy children. If the attempt is unsuccessful, women may feel pressure and criticism from their families and society.
2. Changes in interpersonal relationships
The process of IVF may require women to have frequent contact with doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other professionals. These contacts may change women's social circles and interpersonal relationships, and have an impact on their daily life.
3. Decision puzzle
There are many decisions in the process of IVF, such as whether to try, the number of attempts, and whether to accept. Women may feel troubled and anxious when facing these decisions, and even doubt their own choices.
4、 Occupational impact
1. Difficulties in work and scheduling
IVF babies require women to spend a lot of time on treatment and rest, which may interfere with their work and career development. Maternity leave and many hospital examinations need to be arranged.
2. Fatigue and tiredness
In the process of IVF, women may need to go through multiple treatments and operations, which often lead to physical fatigue and mental fatigue. This will have an impact on women's work performance and enthusiasm.
3. Workplace discrimination
In some workplaces, the experience of female IVF may be discriminated against and biased. Some employers may not support women to carry out IVF, and some colleagues may have prejudice against them. This may have a negative impact on women's career development.
To sum up, IVF has a wide range of effects on women, including physical, psychological, social and professional aspects. Before choosing IVF, women should fully understand these effects, make wise decisions, and get corresponding support and help.
