The influence of IVF on mother and child health and its warning
The birth of IVF technology has brought hope to those couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, this technology also affects the health of mothers and children to a large extent. This article will elaborate on the impact of IVF on mother and child health from four aspects, and put forward warnings.
Physical and psychological effects
First of all, the physiological process of IVF has a certain impact on the mother's body. In the process of assisted reproductive technology, women need to receive hormone therapy to promote the ovaries to produce more eggs. These hormone treatments may lead to adverse reactions such as increased blood pressure, edema, and emotional fluctuations in women. In addition, the success rate of IVF is not high, and repeated failures may bring psychological burden and emotional fluctuations to women, even depression symptoms.
Secondly, the birth of test tube babies may also have physiological and psychological effects on children themselves. Research shows that IVF babies have lower birth weight and higher risk of premature delivery at birth. These factors further increase children's health problems in terms of development and growth. In addition, IVF babies may face psychological confusion and social problems related to their biological family and reproductive identity in life.
Therefore, when considering IVF technology, couples should understand and consult professional doctors, comprehensively assess the physiological and psychological effects, and make full psychological preparations.
Medical expenses and risks
IVF technology is an expensive medical service, which has exerted certain pressure on the financial situation of couples. Many medical insurance companies do not cover this service, and couples need to bear all costs at their own expense, including hormone therapy, egg retrieval surgery, embryo transfer, etc. In addition, if multiple attempts are required, the cost will further increase.
In addition, IVF technology itself has brought certain risks. Hormone treatment may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) in women, which is a serious disease and may require hospitalization. There are also certain surgical risks in ovum retrieval, such as infection and bleeding. In addition, implantation failure and abortion may occur after embryo transfer.
Therefore, when couples decide to try IVF technology, they should fully consider the medical expenses and related risks to ensure their own economy and physical affordability.
Family and social pressure
The birth of IVF may bring great pressure to couples and families. Couples may experience years of infertility, during which they may face doubts and ridicule from relatives, friends and social environment. However, the birth of IVF cannot solve all problems, including the relationship between couples, the pressure of raising children, etc. Therefore, couples need to correct their excessive expectations of IVF and enhance communication and support within the family.
Children themselves may also face social pressure during their growth. IVF may face discrimination from peers and questions about the identity of biological parents. Cultivating a good family atmosphere and educating children to look at their own growth style correctly will help reduce the pressure on children.
Summary
The emergence of IVF technology provides a glimmer of hope for infertile couples. However, we should also face up to its possible impact on mother and child health and warning. From the aspects of physiological and psychological effects, medical costs and risks, family and social pressures, couples need to fully understand and consider when deciding to try IVF technology, and have in-depth communication and evaluation with doctors. At the same time, couples should also foster a good family atmosphere, provide comprehensive support and understanding for children, and help them grow up healthily.
