Risks in IVF
IVF technology is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive aspirations. However, there are some potential risks in IVF. This article will elaborate on the risks in the process of IVF from four aspects, namely, physiological risks, psychological risks, economic risks and ethical risks.
Physiological risk
In the process of IVF, women need hormone therapy to promote the growth of ovarian cysts and control ovulation. These hormone treatments may cause side effects, such as headache, nausea and breast pain. In addition, ovarian stimulation may lead to the production of too many eggs, thereby increasing the risk of multiple pregnancy. Multiple pregnancy will increase the risk of complications of pregnant women and fetuses, such as premature delivery, preeclampsia, etc.
In the process of IVF, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer are required. These operations may lead to the risk of infection. Although modern hospitals have taken strict aseptic operation measures, the possibility of infection cannot be completely ruled out. In addition, in the process of embryo transfer, if the implantation is improper or causes intrauterine adhesion, it may lead to the failure of blastocyst implantation, or even the risk of abortion.
In addition, operations such as hysterosalpingography, oocyte prolapse and egg retrieval during IVF are minimally invasive operations. Although these operations are routine medical operations, there are still some risks of surgical complications, such as anesthetic reaction, bleeding, trauma, etc.
Psychological risk
The process of IVF may be a psychological torture for couples for a long time. Every failure in the treatment cycle will bring disappointment and depression to the couple, especially the failure to realize the desire of pregnancy after repeated efforts. In addition, couples may have conflicts and quarrels due to stress and anxiety during treatment. Therefore, psychological counseling and support are very important in the process of IVF.
In addition, after the success of IVF, couples may face family problems related to infertility. They may face psychological pressure such as how to explain the situation of IVF to their relatives and friends, and how to respond to their questions and comments.
economic risks
IVF treatment costs are expensive, including hormone treatment costs, surgery costs, laboratory examination costs, as well as pregnancy and delivery costs. These costs may be a huge financial pressure for some families. Moreover, since IVF is not a one-time success, couples may need to try many times, increasing the financial burden.
Ethical risk
The development of IVF technology has also caused some ethical problems. For example, in the process of hormone treatment, in order to obtain more eggs, it may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which brings risks to women's body. In addition, multiple pregnancy also increases the risk of complications for women and fetuses. Whether the application of embryo screening and selection involves moral and ethical issues is also controversial.
In general, there are physiological, psychological, economic and ethical risks in the process of IVF. Before deciding to try IVF, couples should fully understand and realize these risks, and also seek the support and guidance of professional doctors and psychological consultants.
