Can couples live in the process of IVF?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples solve the problem of infertility through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. When considering IVF, many couples will care about one question: can they maintain a normal married life in the process of IVF? Next, we will elaborate on whether couples can have normal married life during IVF from four aspects: sexual life, treatment cycle, physical condition and psychological pressure.
sex life
During IVF treatment, sexual life between husband and wife will be limited. First, IVF treatment requires precise control of the pregnancy window, so doctors will guide couples to have sex at a specific time to ensure the quality and quantity of eggs. Secondly, women need to avoid sexual life for a period of time after ovum retrieval to avoid infection and stimulation of endometrium. Therefore, at some stages of the IVF treatment cycle, couples may need to put aside their sexual life temporarily to ensure the smooth progress of treatment.
However, this does not mean that couples cannot have sex during the whole IVF process. In some periods without clinical procedures and special restrictions, couples can resume normal sexual life. Without special requirements from doctors, couples can decide whether to have sex according to their own physical conditions and wishes.
Treatment cycle
IVF treatment usually requires multiple cycles, including ovulation induction, oocyte retrieval, fertilization and embryo transfer. In each cycle, the husband and wife need to closely cooperate with the doctor's arrangement and guidance. This may include regular return visits, medication and drug injection. In these special stages, in order to ensure the effectiveness and safety of treatment, couples may need to put aside their sexual life temporarily to focus on treatment.
However, in the whole treatment cycle, not all the time is tense and full of restrictions, and couples can still maintain a normal married life. During the non operation period without the special requirements of the doctor, the couple can resume sexual life to reduce the physical and mental pressure and enhance the relationship between the couple.
Physical condition
During IVF treatment, women may have some physical discomfort due to multiple medical examinations and drug treatment. For example, ovulation promoting drugs may cause ovarian enlargement and abdominal pain, and abdominal distension and pain may accompany the operation of ovum retrieval. Under these special circumstances, women's bodies need to rest and recover, so they may need to avoid too strenuous physical activities, including sexual life.
The physical condition of men during IVF treatment is relatively stable and usually not subject to too much restriction. Unless men have obvious physiological conditions, they can maintain a normal married life for most of the time.
Psychological pressure
IVF treatment is a long-term and complex process, and couples may face enormous psychological pressure. This pressure comes from the problems of infertility, uncertainty of treatment, possible failure and repeated attempts. Under such circumstances, the sexual life of the couple may be affected to a certain extent, such as decreased sexual desire and sexual function problems.
However, normal married life plays a positive role in relieving psychological pressure and enhancing the relationship between husband and wife. A reasonable sex life can release pressure, enhance physical health, and also help couples to communicate and support emotionally. Therefore, in the process of IVF, couples can relieve psychological pressure through sexual life, but they need to pay attention to appropriate time and methods to avoid overwork and excessive stimulation.
Summary
In the process of IVF, couples may need to put aside their sexual life temporarily at certain stages to focus on treatment. However, during the non operational period, the couple can still maintain a normal married life. It is important to arrange the time and way of sexual life reasonably under the guidance of doctors. Sexual life has a positive effect on the physical and mental health and emotional communication of couples, which can relieve psychological pressure and enhance the feelings of couples. Therefore, married life in the process of IVF can be carried out, but it needs to be adjusted reasonably according to the actual situation and the doctor's suggestions.
