Is there pain during IVF?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) babies are bred in the laboratory through assisted reproductive technology. Although the IVF technology is very successful in treating infertility, many people worry about whether the baby will feel pain in the process. This article will elaborate on whether IVF feels pain from the aspects of embryo cultivation, egg taking and transfer, and baby birth.
1、 Embryo culture
The process of IVF embryo cultivation mainly includes in vitro fertilization and cultivation stage. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the process of simulating natural fertilization in the laboratory by combining sperm and egg. The whole process is carried out in the culture medium, and the embryo develops in a warm and humid environment. This process does not cause pain feelings in the embryo, because the embryo has not yet formed an obvious nervous system.
During the incubation phase, the embryo will continue to develop in the laboratory until it reaches the appropriate time for implantation into the uterus. In this process, the embryo and the cells in the embryo are very small and fragile, without sensory nerves, so they will not feel pain.
In short, IVF does not feel pain during the process of embryo cultivation.
2、 Egg retrieval and transplantation
Fetching eggs is one of the important steps in IVF technology. This process is mainly to remove the mature eggs from the female ovary through vagina, and then combine them with sperm. However, it should be noted that the egg retrieval process is carried out under anesthesia, so that female patients are in a state of pain free or pain relief.
After the egg retrieval operation, the fertilized eggs are cultured for several days until a suitable embryo is formed. Then, the embryo will continue to develop by transplanting into the mother's uterus. This process is carried out through intrauterine catheters. Generally speaking, most women do not need anesthesia. There is no tingling in this process, because the uterus and embryo have no direct contact with the outside world.
Therefore, IVF does not feel obvious pain during the process of egg retrieval or transplantation.
3、 Baby birth
After embryo cultivation and transplantation, the test tube baby finally succeeds in pregnancy in the mother's womb. During infant development, there is no scientific evidence that the embryo or baby will feel pain. During pregnancy, the nervous system and sensory organs of the fetus are not fully developed, so the fetus cannot feel the pain stimulus.
Once the IVF is developed, the baby will be born in the normal delivery process. During childbirth, the mother may experience pain, but for the baby, this process is natural and does not cause pain.
4、 Summary
To sum up, babies will not feel pain during IVF. In the process of embryo cultivation, the embryo does not develop an obvious nervous system, so it will not feel pain. During egg retrieval and transfer, female patients will receive anesthesia to relieve pain. The embryo and uterus have no sensory nerves, so they will not feel pain. During pregnancy and delivery, the nervous system and sensory organs of the fetus are not fully developed, and the baby is born naturally without pain.
Therefore, in the process of IVF, infants will not feel pain, and the progress of science and technology ensures the safety of IVF technology.
