Side effects of IVF on the body
IVF technology is a medical progress, which can help couples who cannot conceive naturally due to infertility and other reasons to achieve their reproductive dreams. However, people have always been concerned about whether IVF will have side effects on the baby's body. In this article, we will elaborate on the side effects of IVF on the body from four aspects.
1. Health risks
The process of IVF involves many medical steps, including in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. These processes require drugs to stimulate the ovaries to produce more eggs and control ovulation. Although these drugs are considered to be relatively safe in medicine, they may still cause some side effects.
Some common side effects of drugs include hot flashes, mood swings, breast pain, etc. In addition, overuse of drugs may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which is a rare but serious complication, and may lead to ovarian swelling, ascites, dyspnea and other symptoms.
However, it should be noted that these health risks are directly related to IVF technology, not to the physical condition of IVF itself.
2. Birth defects
Some people believe that IVF technology will increase the risk of birth defects. However, studies have shown that there is no significant difference in the risk of birth defects between IVF and natural pregnancy.
According to a study by London Hospital, the incidence of birth defects among babies born through test tube babies is similar to that of naturally conceived babies. Therefore, IVF itself does not increase the risk of birth defects.
3. Long term impact
In addition to these short-term side effects and risks, people also pay attention to the potential long-term impact of IVF on infant growth and development.
Research shows that the physical and intellectual development of IVF is basically the same as that of naturally conceived infants. In the long-term follow-up study, no significant differences were found in the growth and cognitive function of IVF.
4. Psychological influence
In addition to the physical health effects of IVF on infants, there are also some psychological effects. For the families of IVF, after a series of treatment processes and long waiting, psychological pressure is inevitable.
Psychological pressure may have a certain negative impact on the couple's mental health and family relations. Therefore, when carrying out IVF technology, psychological counseling is also very important, which can help couples cope with stress effectively and provide necessary support and guidance.
summary
The development of IVF technology provides a hope for infertile couples to have the opportunity to realize their childcare aspirations. Although the process of IVF involves some drugs and medical intervention, the current research shows that there is no significant difference in physical and intellectual development between IVF and naturally conceived infants.
However, the side effects of IVF on infants' bodies are a complex problem, which needs further research and observation. In addition, for IVF families, psychological support and adjustment are also very important to help them through this special reproductive process.
To sum up, although IVF technology has some potential health risks and psychological pressure, it is still a reliable and safe birth choice under the guidance of professional doctors and reasonable use.
