The harm of IVF to human body
IVF is a kind of assisted reproduction technology. Through in vitro fertilization (IVF) or other technologies, sperm and eggs are combined together, and embryos are cultivated in the laboratory, and then healthy embryos are implanted into the mother's uterus to develop into babies. Although IVF technology has achieved good results in many infertile couples, there are also some potential physical hazards.
1. Health risks
IVF technology involves a variety of drugs and procedures, which may bring different levels of health risks to pregnant women and infants.
First of all, the use of ovulation promoting drugs may cause ovarian hyperstimulation, increase the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, and even cause serious consequences such as ovarian enlargement, abdominal distention, and dyspnea.
Secondly, the process of egg retrieval requires vaginal puncture or percutaneous incision, which may lead to the risk of infection, bleeding, thrombosis and other complications.
In addition, the process of embryo culture and embryo implantation may lead to abnormalities in embryonic development or infant development, such as embryo chromosome abnormalities, early abortion, congenital malformations, etc.
2. Psychological pressure
Although IVF technology has brought fertility hope to many infertile couples, the whole process has brought them great psychological pressure.
First of all, because the problem of infertility has had a negative impact on the psychology of couples, the success of IVF technology will further increase their anxiety and tension.
Secondly, the failure and repeated attempts during IVF may cause couples to feel depressed, desperate, self reproach and other negative emotions, and long-term psychological pressure may have a direct impact on physical health.
Finally, the success of IVF may affect the marital relationship of couples, because they may quarrel, contradict or even break up when facing pressure and frustration.
3. Social and ethical issues
IVF technology has caused a series of social and ethical problems to a certain extent.
First of all, the high cost of IVF technology can only be borne by wealthier couples, resulting in unfair distribution of social resources and increasing the gap between rich and poor.
Secondly, the emergence of IVF technology has triggered a series of moral and ethical disputes, such as bioethical issues caused by frozen embryos, and the fact that single parent IVF no longer requires parental relationships.
In addition, IVF technology may also lead to an increase in fertility, and the problem of overpopulation may have a negative impact on social stability and the environment with limited resources.
4. Risk of ectopic pregnancy
In the process of embryo transfer in IVF technology, there is also the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Extrauterine pregnancy refers to the development of the fertilized egg outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube, but also in the ovary, abdominal cavity and other organs. In the case of ectopic pregnancy, the embryo cannot develop normally and will bring extremely high risks to the mother.
In IVF technology, after embryo transfer, the probability of ectopic pregnancy is higher than that of natural pregnancy, because in an artificially controlled environment, multiple embryos may be implanted at the same time in the same cycle, leading to an increase in the randomness of embryo implantation positions.
summary
Although IVF technology provides hope for couples who cannot conceive naturally, it also brings some physical hazards. Health risks include side effects of ovulation promoting drugs, surgical complications, and abnormal embryonic development. Psychological stress may lead to mental health problems and marital breakdown of couples. Social and ethical issues cover the unfair distribution of resources and bioethics. In addition, IVF technology also increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, couples should fully understand and consider these potential risks and problems before using IVF technology.
