Effects of IVF on babies
In vitro fertilization (IVF) refers to the use of assisted reproductive technology to culture the fertilized eggs to a certain stage in the laboratory, and then implant them in the mother's womb. As a widely used method in the medical field, IVF technology helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their desire to have children. However, IVF will also have some impact on babies in some aspects, which will be described in detail from four aspects.
1. Health problems
IVF may increase some health related problems in probability. First, the incubation process of embryos in the laboratory may be affected by the external environment, which may lead to some development defects or genetic abnormalities. Secondly, the success rate of IVF is not 100%, and many attempts are often required, and these attempts themselves pose certain risks to women's health. In addition, IVF pregnancy usually requires adjuvant treatment with hormone, which may also cause some side effects.
Although IVF has certain health risks, most IVF babies are healthy, and the continuous progress of technology is also reducing this risk.
2. Psychological influence
Test tube babies have obvious psychological effects on parents and babies. For both husband and wife, the IVF process may be accompanied by great psychological pressure and anxiety, especially in the case of repeated attempts and failures. For babies, IVF babies may face inherent problems in their growth, such as challenges from their parents' attitudes and emotional identity.
However, at the same time, some studies have found that the parents of IVF usually cherish and value their children more, and provide more care and support.
3. Social issues
IVF technology has also caused some problems at the social level. First of all, the high cost of IVF often makes it affordable only for people with better economic conditions, which may increase the social gap between rich and poor. Secondly, IVF will cause some ethical and moral disputes, such as artificial selection of embryo sex and screening of genetic genes.
However, IVF technology also provides hope and opportunities for many couples who cannot conceive naturally, so that they can become happy families.
4. Medical conditions
Test tube babies need to be operated in hospitals, so the quality of medical conditions has an important impact on the health and success rate of babies. The team cooperation of first-class medical equipment, technology and medical staff is crucial to the safety and success rate of surgery.
As mentioned above, the success rate of IVF is increasing, and the improvement of medical conditions also provides more choices for couples.
summary
IVF technology has played a positive role in solving the reproductive problems of couples who cannot conceive naturally, but it has also brought some health, psychological, social and medical conditions. Nevertheless, with the progress of science and the continuous improvement of medical conditions, IVF technology is still a very effective and safe method.
For IVF families, it is important to give children enough care and support to ensure their healthy and happy growth.
