Effects of IVF on sexual life
With the development of IVF technology, many infertile couples have the opportunity to realize their reproductive aspirations. However, whether IVF will have an impact on the sexual life of both spouses has always been a concern. In the following aspects, we will elaborate on the impact of IVF on sexual life.
Mental stress and psychological factors
In the process of IVF treatment, couples may face many pressures and psychological burdens. Long term treatment process, expectation and anxiety intertwined, economic burden and other factors may lead to increased anxiety and stress in couples, thus affecting the quality of sexual life. In addition, both husband and wife may have inferiority complex about infertility, and then doubt their own sexual charm and ability, leading to a decline in the quality of sexual life.
However, correct understanding and proper handling of these psychological pressures is the key. Couples can reduce stress through communication, mutual understanding and support. In addition, we can consider seeking the help of marriage counselors or psychologists to provide professional psychological support and guidance.
Hormone changes and side effects of treatment
IVF treatment usually requires hormone drugs to regulate women's ovarian function, promote follicle growth and ovulation. These drugs may affect women's hormone levels, causing a series of discomfort, such as mood fluctuations, breast pain, headache, etc. These discomfort may affect women's interest and participation in sexual life.
In addition, in the process of IVF treatment, multiple examinations such as salpingography and hysteroscopy may be required, or multiple operations for taking eggs may cause slight abdominal discomfort or pain, which may affect women's comfort in sexual life.
In this regard, the advice and guidance of doctors are very important. The doctor can adjust the dosage and plan of drugs according to the specific conditions of both the husband and wife, reduce the occurrence of uncomfortable symptoms, and answer the questions and concerns of patients in a timely manner.
Time arrangement and life pressure
The IVF treatment process usually involves periodic medical appointments and examinations, such as blood examination, ultrasonic monitoring, egg retrieval surgery, etc. These treatment processes require a lot of time and energy from both the husband and wife, which may interfere with the normal rhythm of sexual life.
In addition, IVF treatment also requires compliance with specific lifestyle and dietary requirements. For example, avoid drinking, caffeine and tobacco, and arrange reasonable meals. These restrictions may cause some pressure and inconvenience to the daily life of the couple, and then affect the regularity of sexual life.
Therefore, before IVF treatment, both husband and wife should reasonably plan their time arrangement, make psychological preparations, and actively seek support and help from their families and friends. This can better balance life and treatment, and ensure the quality of sexual life of both spouses.
summary
To sum up, the impact of IVF on sexual life is mainly reflected in mental pressure and psychological factors, hormone changes and treatment side effects, time arrangement and life pressure. When facing these influences, both husband and wife should actively seek appropriate psychological support and doctor's guidance. At the same time, reasonable planning of time arrangement and reduction of life pressure will help maintain a good relationship between husband and wife and sexual life, so as to better cope with the challenges in IVF treatment.
