Does IVF affect hormones?
IVF technology is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is widely used in couples who cannot conceive naturally. Many people have doubts about the safety of IVF and its impact on infant development. One of the common questions is whether IVF affects hormones. In this article, we will discuss this problem from many aspects.
1. Whether there is hormonal influence during IVF
The IVF process usually includes multiple steps, including superovulation, oocyte retrieval, fertilization and embryo transfer. In this process, the use of hormones is essential. Women are injected with some hormone drugs to stimulate the development of ovarian follicles when undergoing superovulation treatment. This hormone treatment may cause some discomfort, such as breast pain and emotional fluctuations. However, studies have shown that the use of these hormone drugs does not have a long-term impact on the health of IVF.
In the process of IVF, artificial cycle method may also be used to guide ovulation through hormone drugs that control the female menstrual cycle. Similarly, the use of these drugs will not have a negative impact on infant development. Therefore, it can be said that hormone use during IVF has no direct impact on IVF itself.
2. Whether there is hormonal effect on the mother of test tube baby
In the process of IVF, women usually need to inject hormone drugs to regulate ovarian function, which may lead to an increase in hormone levels. However, studies have shown that this increased hormone level has no significant long-term effect on the mother's body. After the hormone injection stops, the mother's hormone levels usually return to normal.
In addition, some women may experience emotional fluctuations and increased risk of postpartum depression during the IVF cycle. This is related to hormonal changes, but not all mothers will experience these emotional changes. For those women with emotional distress, it is very important to provide appropriate psychological support and treatment.
3. Long term effects on IVF children
Most IVF babies are healthy, and hormone use will not have a negative impact on their long-term development. Research shows that there is no significant difference in physical, intellectual and behavioral development between IVF and naturally conceived children.
However, some studies have also found that the incidence of preterm birth and low birth weight in IVF is slightly higher than that in naturally conceived children. This may be related to infertility itself or other factors such as the use of hormone drugs, rather than the IVF technology itself. In addition, the use of hormone drugs during pregnancy may also have some temporary effects on the development of the baby, such as fluctuations in hormone levels at birth. However, these effects are usually temporary and do not have a significant impact on the long-term development of infants.
4. Preventive measures and consultation
In order to reduce the impact of hormone use on mothers and infants during IVF, doctors usually make personalized treatment plans according to the situation of each patient. At the same time, couples undergoing IVF treatment should choose regular hospitals and professional doctors to ensure the quality and safety of treatment.
During IVF treatment, couples should also actively seek psychological counseling and support to cope with possible emotional distress. Working together with professional psychological consultants can help reduce anxiety, depression and other emotional symptoms, thus improving the experience of the whole process.
Summary
In general, hormone use during IVF has no direct impact on IVF itself. For the mothers of IVF babies, research shows that hormone use will not have long-term effects on their bodies, although some emotional changes may occur during the use. For the long-term impact of IVF children, research shows that their physical, intellectual and behavioral development is not significantly different from that of naturally conceived children. Although some temporary effects may exist, they will not have a significant impact on long-term development. Therefore, when choosing IVF treatment, couples should consult professional doctors, choose regular hospitals, and accept psychological counseling and support at the same time to ensure the quality and safety of treatment.
