The harm of IVF to human body
The development of IVF technology has brought new hope to infertile couples, but this assisted reproductive technology also has certain risks and side effects. In this article, we will elaborate on the possible harm of IVF to the body from four aspects.
1. Side effects of hormone therapy
In the process of IVF, women need hormone therapy to promote ovarian spawning. However, this treatment may cause a series of side effects. First, hormonal treatment may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), whose symptoms include abdominal distension, abdominal pain and dyspnea. Secondly, hormone therapy may also lead to emotional fluctuations, insomnia and other psychological problems. In addition, long-term use of hormone drugs may increase the risk of women suffering from breast cancer, endometrial cancer and other diseases.
In addition, men may need testicular biopsy and other operations in the process of IVF, and these operations also have certain risks. Therefore, before hormone therapy, couples should know and consult their doctors in detail, and then decide whether to use this technology after weighing the advantages and disadvantages.
2. Psychological pressure and parent-child relationship
The application of IVF technology may bring great psychological pressure to couples. After many failed attempts or complications, couples often feel disappointed and depressed. This psychological pressure may lead to conflicts and quarrels between couples, and even affect their parent-child relationship.
In addition, the success rate of IVF is not 100%. If it fails, couples may need to experience endless sadness and pain. Therefore, when considering IVF technology, couples should seek psychological counseling and support in advance to reduce possible psychological pressure and negative effects.
3. Risk of multiple pregnancy
In IVF technology, in order to increase the success rate, multiple embryos are often implanted into the mother. However, it also increases the risk of multiple pregnancies. Multiple pregnancy may cause serious health problems to both mother and fetus.
For mothers, multiple pregnancy increases the risk of premature delivery, pregnancy induced hypertension, diabetes and other complications. At the same time, the growth of multiple embryos will lead to excessive uterine expansion, increasing the risk of uterine rupture. For fetus, multiple pregnancy may lead to low weight, congenital problems, etc.
Therefore, in IVF technology, doctors need to determine the number of embryos implanted according to individual conditions and risk assessment to reduce the incidence of multiple pregnancies.
4. Social psychological problems
The emergence of IVF has caused some social and psychological problems. On the one hand, the high cost of IVF has made it a choice that only a few wealthy families can afford, which has exacerbated social inequality and the gap between rich and poor. On the other hand, IVF technology has also triggered discussions on some ethical and moral issues, such as race selection, gender selection, etc.
Therefore, the society needs to establish relevant policies and regulations to balance the application of IVF technology and social fairness and justice.
Summary
Although IVF technology has brought fertility opportunities to infertile couples, it is not without risks and side effects. The side effects of hormone therapy, psychological pressure and parent-child relationship problems, the risk of multiple pregnancy and psychosocial problems need to be taken seriously. Therefore, before choosing IVF technology, couples should fully understand the relevant medical knowledge and risks, and fully communicate and make decisions with doctors. At the same time, the society also needs to strengthen management and supervision to ensure the reasonable application of IVF technology and social fairness and justice.
