Risk of IVF to mother and infant
IVF technology is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, although this technology has achieved great success in solving the problem of infertility, IVF poses certain risks to both mothers and infants. This article will elaborate on the risks of IVF to mothers and infants from four aspects.
1. Physical risks to the mother
In the process of IVF, the mother needs to receive a series of hormone treatments to promote the development and collection of eggs. These hormone treatments may cause some side effects, such as mood fluctuations, breast pain, abdominal distension, headache, etc. In addition, hormone therapy may also lead to the occurrence of OHSS, which includes ascites accumulation, abdominal pain, nausea, etc.
In the process of IVF surgery, the mother needs to undergo endometrial thinning, egg collection and other operations, which need to be carried out in the hospital. The operation risks mainly include uterine perforation, infection, etc., and some anesthetic drugs may be used during the operation, which may lead to anesthesia risks.
During pregnancy, IVF mothers also face some risks. The change of hormone level may lead to the occurrence of gestational diabetes mellitus, and increase the risk of pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome and placenta previa. In addition, IVF mothers may also experience higher rates of miscarriage and preterm delivery.
2. Risk to embryos and infants
IVF embryos may be damaged. In the process of egg collection and embryo transfer, it may cause mechanical or chemical damage to the embryo. These injuries may lead to embryo malformation, stop development or implantation failure.
IVF babies also have some potential risks after birth. Because IVF is often a multiple pregnancy, multiple pregnancy will increase the risk of premature delivery, low birth weight, congenital defects and so on. In addition, mothers pregnant with IVF babies may need to take hormonal drugs for a long time during pregnancy, and the potential risks of these drugs for the fetus still need further research.
In addition, mothers who conceive IVF babies also need to take a series of strict measures to protect embryos and delivered babies. For example, limit physical activity, reduce stress, pay attention to diet, etc. These restrictions may have a certain impact on the daily life and psychology of pregnant women.
3. Psychological and social risks
The risks of IVF to mothers and infants are not only physical, but also psychological and social risks. Couples who are unable to conceive naturally often experience a long period of infertility treatment, and the couple's psychological pressure is enormous. The success of IVF technology often becomes a major test of the relationship between couples. Failure to conceive successfully will bring heavy psychological burden to couples.
In addition, IVF is expensive and may not be affordable for some families. This may lead to increased pressure between couples and even have a long-term impact on family finances.
4. Legal and ethical risks
IVF involves some legal and ethical issues. Each country has different policies and legal provisions on IVF technology, and there are certain restrictions and restrictions. For couples, they need to strictly abide by relevant laws and regulations, otherwise they may face legal risks.
In addition, eggs or sperm from a third party may be used in IVF technology, which has triggered some ethical disputes. The controversy about reproductive medicine ethics is still being discussed in depth.
summary
IVF has certain risks to both mother and baby. For the mother, it includes physical risks, surgical risks and pregnancy risks. For embryos and infants, including embryo damage and multiple pregnancy risk. In addition, IVF also brings certain psychological and social risks, as well as legal and ethical risks. Therefore, before IVF, couples need to fully understand and measure these risks, and make decisions under the guidance of doctors.
