Is the formation of IVF painful?
In vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET) technology, which is widely used in artificial assisted reproduction, has attracted much attention. However, as for the formation process of IVF, some people think that it is a hard and painful journey to conceive a IVF, while others hold different opinions. From the physiological, psychological, economic and social aspects, the formation of IVF does have some painful elements.
First aspect: physical pain
The formation of test tube babies requires multiple physiological operations for women, such as egg collection, hormone injection to promote egg development, multiple eggs production, egg retrieval, etc. These operations may lead to women's discomfort, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and other side effects, and even some risks, such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. In addition, women also need to undergo embryo transfer and take progesterone and other drugs for a long time to promote the maintenance of pregnancy, and may need several IVF operations in a short time.
On the other hand, IVF is also a physiological test for men. Men need manual or mechanical stimulation in the process of extracorporeal sperm extraction, which is also a test of men's psychology and dignity. Although these operations are not fatal, they can cause some physiological discomfort and pain.
Second aspect: psychological pain
It brings great psychological pressure and pain to IVF who devotes herself to pregnancy but fails to do so for a long time. In the process of IVF, it is often necessary to keep trying and persist after many failures, which may lead to negative emotions such as anxiety, disappointment, depression and inferiority. The formation of IVF does not guarantee success. This psychological pain often accompanies the whole process.
In addition, IVF also brings a huge psychological burden to families and couples. Couples in an intimate relationship may be affected in many ways, such as the consumption of time and energy, constant disappointment and anxiety, and worry about future uncertainty. These factors will bring some pressure and challenges to the relationship between husband and wife.
Third aspect: economic burden
The formation of IVF requires a number of medical operations, including drug treatment, egg collection, embryo culture and transplantation, which require high economic costs. In addition, because IVF does not guarantee success, couples often need to try many times, which undoubtedly increases the economic burden. For some couples with limited economic conditions, this economic burden may bring them great trouble and pressure.
Fourth aspect: social pressure
In society, IVF is often subjected to some prejudice and discrimination. The formation of IVF is regarded as an unnatural way to obtain offspring, rather than natural mating. These views may bring extra psychological burden and hardship to the parents of IVF. In addition, the formation of IVF also requires extensive social support and medical resources. In some places with limited medical conditions, IVF may not be easy to achieve, which brings more difficulties to families who want IVF.
To sum up, the formation of IVF is painful in many aspects, such as physiology, psychology, economy and society. The formation of IVF is a challenging and laborious process for both spouses and the whole family. However, in the face of these difficulties, couples often choose to persevere because they are eager to have a healthy baby and are willing to make every effort to do so.
