How does IVF affect the body?
IVF is one of the assisted reproductive technologies. It helps couples who are difficult to conceive naturally realize their desire to have children through in vitro fertilization. Although IVF has become an increasingly common choice in contemporary society, many people still have doubts about the impact of IVF on the body. This article will elaborate on the influence of IVF on the body from four aspects.
Physical and psychological effects
During IVF pregnancy, women need hormone therapy and ovulation guidance, which may have a certain impact on their bodies. For example, hormone therapy may lead to mood swings, headache, breast swelling and other uncomfortable symptoms. In addition, stress and anxiety during surgery may also have a negative impact on women's mental health.
For men, the main impact of IVF on the body is discomfort and pressure during semen collection. Some men may feel nervous or embarrassed, which may affect their sexual function. However, these adverse effects are usually temporary and do not have long-term effects on the body.
After embryo implantation, women need to continue to receive hormone therapy to promote the stability of embryo implantation and early pregnancy. These hormone treatments may lead to pregnancy reactions, such as breast pain, nausea, vomiting, etc. Although these discomfort symptoms may cause some problems to women's physical and mental health, they are usually temporary and will not have long-term negative effects on the body.
Risks of in vitro fertilization technology
IVF technology involves many steps, including ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, sperm collection, in vitro fertilization, embryo culture and implantation. Although these steps have been extensively studied and applied in professional hospitals around the world, there are still some potential risks.
For example, during ovarian stimulation, excessive stimulation may lead to the development of multiple follicles, increasing the risk of multiple pregnancies. In addition, the process of egg retrieval may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, abdominal distension, abdominal pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. Although the incidence of these risks in experienced hospitals is low, they still need attention.
In addition, implantation during in vitro fertilization may lead to embryo implantation failure, abortion or threatened abortion and other adverse results. The incidence of these risks is relatively low, but in practice, close cooperation between doctors and patients is still needed to avoid potential complications.
Impact on newborns
The birth rate of IVF is increasing, and many people focus on the health of IVF. Studies have shown that there are some small but statistically significant differences between IVF and naturally conceived infants.
First, IVF babies may have a higher rate of preterm birth and a lower rate of birth weight. This may be partly due to the fact that IVF mothers are generally older and the increased risk of multiple pregnancies. Secondly, some studies also found that the risk of IVF for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes was slightly higher than that of naturally conceived children.
However, it needs to be clear that these differences are small in the vast majority of IVF infants, and many studies are unable to determine whether it is due to assisted reproductive technology itself or other factors. In addition, most IVF babies are still healthy, with normal physical and intellectual development.
Long term effects of uncertainty
Due to the relatively short history of IVF technology, our understanding of its long-term impact is limited. At present, there is no large-scale study that can draw conclusive conclusions to evaluate the long-term effects of IVF on the body.
Therefore, future research needs to further explore the potential relationship between IVF and health problems. This will help us better understand the long-term impact of IVF technology on the body, and provide doctors and patients with more accurate risk assessment and recommendations.
Summary
To sum up, IVF has certain effects on human body, including physiological and psychological effects, risks of IVF technology, effects on newborns and uncertain long-term effects. Although IVF may bring some discomfort and risks in some aspects, it is safe and successful in most cases. With the progress of technology and research, we will be able to better understand and manage the impact of IVF on the body. It is important that before accepting IVF technology, couples should fully understand and consider the possible risks, and fully discuss with doctors to make wise decisions+
