Does IVF affect life span?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is used to culture the fertilized eggs to the embryonic stage, and then transfer the embryos to the mother's uterus to achieve pregnancy. With the continuous development and popularization of IVF technology, people are concerned about whether the birth mode of IVF will affect its life span. This article will elaborate on the influence of IVF on life span from four aspects.
1. Reproductive health issues
Most of the parents of IVF have fertility disorders, may have some genetic diseases or suffer from some chronic diseases. These genetic and chronic diseases may have a certain impact on the life span of IVF. Therefore, before IVF, doctors will evaluate parents' reproductive health through relevant examinations to reduce genetic risks. Although the birth mode of IVF is different from that of natural pregnancy, parents can better understand their own genetic status and reduce the impact of genetic diseases on children's life span through reasonable genetic counseling and testing.
At the same time, hormone therapy used in IVF and embryo transfer may bring some side effects. Although these effects are usually temporary, long-term hormone treatment may have some negative effects on children's bodies, which may have some impact on life expectancy.
2. Children's growth and development
Test tube babies are cultured in vitro at the embryonic stage, and then transplanted into the mother's uterus to continue their development. Due to the limited success rate of embryo transfer, some IVF babies may have lower birth weight at birth. Low birth weight infants often face more health problems, including growth and growth retardation, low immune function, etc. These problems may have an impact on children's life expectancy.
In addition, the growth environment of IVF may also affect its life span. Suffering from some diseases or being exposed to poor environment may cause some health problems, which may affect life expectancy. Therefore, family and social environment are crucial for the healthy growth of IVF.
3. Other health problems
Another risk that IVF may face is complications at birth, such as premature delivery and fetal distress. Due to physiological immaturity, premature infants are more likely to suffer from a series of health problems, which may lead to shortened life span.
In addition, IVF babies may also face some mental health problems when they grow up. Research shows that there are some differences between IVF and naturally conceived children in terms of mental health. Mental health problems may have an indirect impact on life span, because mental health problems may lead to unhealthy lifestyles, decreased physical immunity and other problems.
4. Health and lifestyle
Like children who are naturally pregnant, IVF's health and lifestyle have an important impact on their longevity. Following a healthy lifestyle, such as good eating habits, moderate exercise, smoking cessation and alcohol restriction, will help to extend life. After the birth of test tube babies, parents should pay attention to health education, cultivate good living habits, and provide a healthy growth environment for children.
To sum up, the life span of IVF is affected by many factors, including reproductive health problems, children's growth and development, other health problems, and health and lifestyle. Hospitals implementing IVF technology should conduct a comprehensive risk assessment in the procedure and reduce the risk by advocating a healthy and good lifestyle to ensure that IVF babies can live a long and healthy life.
