Effects of IVF on women's bodies
IVF refers to the process of implanting the fertilized egg into the female uterus after it is cultured to a certain stage in vitro through assisted reproductive technology to carry out pregnancy. This new technology has played an important role in the field of pregnancy assistance, bringing hope to many couples who are not easy to conceive. However, IVF will also have a certain impact on women's bodies, which will be described from several aspects below.
1. Physical and psychological pressure
In the process of IVF egg retrieval and transplantation, a series of examinations and operations need to be carried out on women's bodies, which is a physical burden for women. Anesthetic drugs are required for ovum retrieval, which may cause discomfort such as fatigue and nausea. After transplantation, women need to rest and avoid strenuous exercise and physical labor, which may bring some psychological pressure to some normally active women.
In addition, the process of IVF may also bring some psychological pressure to women. For some women with difficulties in pregnancy, they may face the alternation of hope and disappointment for a long time, which may cause some psychological burden.
2. Hormone regulation
In the process of IVF, women need to receive a series of hormone injection therapy to promote ovarian ovulation and endometrial preparation. The injection of these hormones will have a certain impact on women's physiological function.
First of all, hormone injection may cause imbalance of hormone levels in women's bodies, leading to menstrual cycle disorder, increased menstrual volume, breast pain and other symptoms. Secondly, hormone injection may also lead to female mood fluctuations, such as depression, irritability and anxiety. These discomfort and mood fluctuations may be relieved after a period of time.
3. Long term health impact
IVF may also have some long-term health effects on women's bodies. Some studies have shown that hormone injections used in IVF may be associated with an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer. This is because these hormones play a certain role in the growth and function of breast and ovarian cells.
In addition, the radiation during IVF may also have a certain impact on women's bodies. Radiation is often used in the process of egg retrieval and embryo culture, which may cause certain radiation damage to women's ovaries and uterus, and increase the risk of uterine and ovarian diseases.
4. Uterine health
The uterus is an important organ for life, and the process of IVF may have a certain impact on the uterus. First of all, egg retrieval operations often need to go through the cervix, which may cause some damage to the cervical tissue. In addition, in the process of embryo transfer, exogenous stimulation may cause certain stimulation to the endometrium and affect the health of the uterus.
To sum up, IVF will have a certain impact on women's bodies. Women need to bear a certain amount of physical and psychological pressure during IVF. Hormone regulation may cause some discomfort and mood fluctuations. In addition, IVF may have a certain impact on women's long-term health and uterine health. However, these impacts are temporary in most cases, and can reduce the risk under the standard operation of the hospital. Before IVF, women should fully understand the relevant conditions and fully communicate with doctors to ensure their own health.
