Does IVF affect the mother's body?
Test tube baby refers to the combination of sperm and eggs in the laboratory through assisted reproductive technology and the cultivation of embryos, and finally the transfer of embryos to the mother's uterus for development. The development of this technology has brought hope to many infertile couples. However, many people still have doubts about the impact of IVF, especially whether IVF will have adverse effects on the mother's body. This article will elaborate from four aspects: physiological changes, psychological factors, pregnancy complications and delivery methods.
Physiological changes
IVF will produce certain physiological changes to the mother's body. First, the process of assisted reproductive technology includes multiple hormone injections, egg retrieval, embryo culture and transplantation. These processes may lead to the occurrence of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), causing ovarian swelling, nausea, abdominal distension and other symptoms. Secondly, after pregnancy, due to embryo transfer and hormone changes, various systems of the mother's body will have corresponding adaptive changes, such as breast enlargement, increased heart burden, etc. These physiological changes will affect the mother's body to some extent, but in most cases will not cause serious health problems.
However, it should be noted that physiological changes may be different for different individuals, and some women may have more obvious symptoms of discomfort. Therefore, before IVF, doctors will conduct a comprehensive assessment of women's physical conditions to ensure that their bodies can withstand the pressure of pregnancy and childbirth.
psychological factor
IVF not only affects the mother's body, but also may cause certain psychological pressure and emotional fluctuations. All kinds of uncertain factors in the process of IVF, such as whether it can successfully conceive and whether the embryo can develop normally after pregnancy, will become a potential psychological burden. In addition, IVF has high expectations for both husband and wife, and failure may lead to depression, anxiety and other negative emotions.
In order to reduce the negative impact of psychological stress on mothers, hospitals usually provide psychological counseling services to help couples reduce stress and anxiety. In addition, mutual support and understanding between husband and wife are also important factors to relieve psychological pressure.
Pregnancy complications
Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF pregnancy may have certain risks, including a slightly higher incidence of pregnancy complications such as fetal dysplasia, ectopic pregnancy and gestational diabetes. These complications may have a negative impact on the mother's body. For example, gestational diabetes will increase the risk of mother suffering from complications such as hypertension and pre eclampsia. However, it should be noted that the incidence of complications of most IVF pregnancies is not significantly different from that of natural pregnancies, and these complications can be effectively controlled through strict monitoring and management in hospitals.
Mode of delivery
The mode of delivery of IVF is usually similar to that of natural pregnancy, and natural birth or caesarean section can be selected. However, because IVF may have certain complications, such as placental insufficiency, the doctor may recommend caesarean section to reduce the potential risk. However, most IVF babies are still delivered naturally.
In general, IVF has certain effects on the mother's body, including physiological changes, psychological factors, pregnancy complications and delivery methods. However, through the comprehensive management of hospitals and professional medical means, most of these impacts can be controlled and mitigated. If couples plan to carry out IVF, it is recommended to carry out IVF under the guidance of doctors and consult professional doctors to solve relevant problems in a timely manner.
