Effect of ascites in test tube infants
IVF refers to the process of culturing the fertilized egg to a certain development stage in the laboratory through artificial pregnancy technology, and then implanting it into the mother's uterus to develop into a fetus. However, sometimes IVF babies may have ascites problems, that is, excessive fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity of the fetus. Next, we will discuss the influence of IVF ascites from several aspects.
Impact 1: The influence of ascites on the development of fetal organs
Test tube baby ascites may have a series of effects on fetal organ development. First of all, excessive ascites may increase the burden on the fetus' abdomen, leading to relaxation of abdominal muscle tissue and affecting the fetus' activity. Secondly, ascites may also compress the internal organs of the fetus and hinder its normal development. For example, compression of the spleen may lead to thrombocytopenia, leading to fetal bleeding problems. Compression of the gastrointestinal tract may affect the digestion and absorption of food, and thus affect the nutrition intake of the fetus. In addition, ascites may also hinder the development of the fetal lungs, resulting in dyspnea.
As for the influence of fetal organ development, the relevant research of a famous hospital in Beijing shows that test tube baby ascites can lead to abnormal development of fetal heart, liver, kidney and other important organs, increasing the risk of neonatal complications.
Impact 2: The influence of ascites on the intellectual development of the fetus
In addition to affecting organ development, IVF ascites may also have a negative impact on the intellectual development of the fetus. Due to the presence of ascites, the external stimulation received by the fetus may be reduced, resulting in a certain degree of inhibition of brain development. Research shows that test tube baby ascites may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental abnormalities and mental retardation.
According to the clinical observation of a general hospital in Shanghai, the incidence of intellectual development disorders in test tube infants with ascites is significantly higher than that in naturally conceived infants. This result shows that in the process of IVF treatment, timely intervention for ascites is essential to reduce the adverse effects on the intellectual development of the fetus.
Impact 3: Influence of ascites on mother and pregnancy
Test tube baby ascites not only affects the fetus, but also brings a series of problems to the mother and the whole pregnancy process. First, ascites may increase the risk of maternal trauma and complications. For example, excessive ascites may lead to increased uterine pressure and increase the possibility of uterine contraction, which may lead to serious complications such as premature delivery or amniotic fluid embolism.
In addition, ascites during pregnancy may increase the risk of hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy. The study found that there was a positive correlation between ascites in test tube infants and the incidence of hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy. Therefore, for test tube baby ascites patients, regular prenatal examination and monitoring during pregnancy is essential.
Impact 4: Treatment and prevention of ascites
For test tube baby ascites, early prevention and timely treatment are very important. At present, some medical institutions have more mature experience in the prevention and treatment of IVF ascites. For example, regular abdominal puncture and drainage can effectively reduce the risk of ascites accumulation and relieve fetal pressure. In addition, intra-abdominal ascites drainage and inspection can be carried out by using the fetoscopy technology, as well as targeted treatment for the etiology.
The practical experience of a hospital affiliated to a medical university in Shanghai shows that the treatment of ascites needs to take into account the situation of the fetus and the mother, and adopt individualized methods. For ascites, the growth and development of the fetus must be closely monitored in order to take appropriate treatment measures.
Summary:
The influence of test tube baby ascites mainly includes the influence on fetal organ development, intellectual development, mother and pregnancy process. Ascites may lead to abnormal development of fetal organs, increasing the risk of mental retardation and neurodevelopmental abnormalities. At the same time, ascites will also increase the risk of maternal complications and hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy. In order to prevent and treat test tube baby ascites, early intervention and treatment are very important, and appropriate medical measures need to be taken according to the specific situation.
