Can IVF lead to tension between husband and wife?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that helps couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, with the popularity of IVF, some people worry that this process may lead to tension between husband and wife. This article will elaborate on this issue from four aspects: social pressure, psychological pressure, economic pressure and family responsibility.
social pressure
Test tube babies have been widely concerned and controversial in society, which has brought great psychological pressure to couples. Some people worry that IVF will make them classified as "infertile couples", bringing about identity and social pressure. At the same time, the negative views and comments of society on IVF may lead to unnecessary contradictions and conflicts between couples.
In addition, couples may also face questions and pressure from family, friends and colleagues. They may be asked why they choose IVF, or the influence of others' opinions on fertility issues, which further increases the tension and burden between couples.
However, when couples can stick to their decisions and support each other in the face of social pressure, these pressures can also become controllable and manageable.
Psychological pressure
The IVF treatment process itself may cause stress to the couple's psychology. Long treatment cycle, frequent hospital visits, the possibility of treatment failure and other factors may make couples feel anxious, depressed and desperate. These emotions will have a negative impact on their mental health and the relationship between husband and wife.
In addition, in the process of IVF, couples may feel guilty and remorse due to embryo transfer failure, abortion and other reasons. They may blame each other and question whether they can become qualified parents. The accumulation of these emotions may lead to the increase of mutual resentment and conflicts between couples.
In the face of psychological pressure, couples should actively seek psychological support, such as psychological counseling or communication and talk between couples, to reduce stress and enhance mutual understanding and support.
Economic pressure
IVF treatment needs to pay a high economic price, which often brings huge economic pressure to couples. Medical expenses, drug expenses, and child support costs after the birth of a baby will all impose a heavy burden on the economic situation of the couple. Couples may fall into financial difficulties, resulting in disputes and tension.
In addition to treatment costs, couples sometimes need to spend a lot of time and energy on prenatal examination, surgery and other aspects, which may also affect their work and career. Economic and professional pressure will have a certain negative impact on the relationship between husband and wife, increasing conflicts and friction.
The husband and wife should fully understand the relevant costs before the start of treatment and make adequate financial preparations. At the same time, they should actively seek financial support outside the family, such as applying for medical assistance or related funding plans.
Family responsibilities
The birth of IVF will bring new family responsibilities and pressure to couples. Long awaited children will bring about the demand for childcare knowledge, expectations and plans for the future of children. Couples have to face new identity changes and roles, which may bring about adjustment and running in of family relations.
In addition, some relatives and friends may put forward suggestions or questions about the couple's education methods and upbringing methods, and finding a balance between these opinions and expectations may cause friction and tension.
The family responsibility and communication between husband and wife is the key. They need to support, understand and respect each other's views and decisions.
Summary
The IVF treatment process may bring some tension to the relationship between husband and wife. Social pressure, psychological pressure, economic pressure and family responsibilities are all factors that lead to the tension between husband and wife. However, mutual support, communication and understanding between couples can help them adapt to and cope with these pressures. Therefore, couples should actively seek psychological and social support, make economic preparations, and establish a good family communication and coordination mechanism to cope with the challenges in the IVF treatment process and maintain the harmony and stability of the husband and wife relationship.
