Effects of IVF on the body
With the development of IVF technology, couples who cannot conceive naturally have the opportunity to realize their reproductive dreams. However, the IVF process and drug treatment may have some effects on the body. This article will elaborate on the influence of IVF on the body from the aspects of physiology, psychology, genetics and medical expenses.
Physiological effects
In the process of IVF, it is first necessary to promote multiple ovulation of women through drug treatment, which may cause a series of physiological changes. First of all, women may have hot flashes, breast pain, mood fluctuations and other symptoms after injection of hormone drugs. Secondly, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other discomfort may occur during egg retrieval. In addition, the success rate of IVF is relatively low, which may require multiple attempts, which also increases the physical burden and psychological pressure.
Nevertheless, studies have shown that IVF has no obvious adverse effects on the physiological health of mothers and infants. A study found that there was no significant difference in height, weight, cognitive ability between IVF children and naturally conceived children. Therefore, under the guidance of modern medical technology, the physiological effects of IVF on the body can be controlled within an acceptable range.
Psychological influence
In the process of IVF, both couples may face enormous psychological pressure. First of all, women may have anxiety and fear about the effect of drugs during the process of regulating drug treatment. In addition, as we all know, infertility is a sensitive topic, and couples may feel negative emotions such as self blame, anxiety and depression.
However, research shows that through psychological counseling and support, the psychological pressure of both spouses can be relieved and the success rate of IVF can be improved. Professional psychological counselors provide emotional support and advice to help couples deal with difficult emotions and uncertainties. Psychological support and understanding between husband and wife also played an important role in coping with difficulties in IVF.
Genetic influence
IVF technology is helpful to solve the transmission problem of some genetic diseases. Through embryo gene diagnosis technology, doctors can screen out embryos carrying genetic disease genes, so as to select healthy embryos for transplantation. This screening method effectively reduces the risk of some genetic diseases, and promotes most IVF babies to be healthy.
However, some unexpected genetic variations may occur during IVF. The study found that the risk of some genetic diseases of IVF was slightly higher than that of naturally conceived infants. This may be because the incidence of genetic variation has increased in the process of embryo culture and transfer. However, this risk is still low and can be reduced through genetic counseling and comprehensive genetic testing.
Impact of medical expenses
The medical cost of IVF is relatively high, which has a certain impact on the financial situation of individuals and families. The cost of IVF includes drug treatment, egg retrieval, embryo culture, embryo transfer, and subsequent pregnancy detection and monitoring. These expenses may require the couple's savings or loans for a long time to pay.
However, some governments and medical insurance systems in some countries and regions also provide financial assistance for IVF, reducing the burden on individuals and families. For example, the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has provided some funds for IVF treatment, making more couples able to afford this treatment.
Summary
Although IVF has some effects on the body to a certain extent, the progress of modern medical technology allows these effects to be controlled within a small range. The physiological impact is mainly reflected in the process of drug treatment and ovum retrieval, but it has no significant impact on the overall health of mothers and infants. The psychological impact can be alleviated through psychological counseling and support, and the genetic impact can be screened and reduced through embryonic gene diagnosis technology. Despite the high medical costs, financial assistance from some countries and regions has enabled more couples to realize their dream of IVF.
