1. Hereditary disease risk
IVF is a way to achieve fertility through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer technology. This method can solve the problems of some couples who are unable to conceive due to infertility, but there are also certain health risks. One of the major risks is genetic disease.
In the process of IVF, the hospital will conduct genetic testing on the fertilized eggs to screen out the embryos that may carry genetic diseases. However, this test is not 100% accurate, and there are still some errors. If the embryo carrying genetic disease is not found in time, the baby may show corresponding disease symptoms after birth.
In addition, if the parents of IVF have genetic diseases, it may also be passed to the baby through genes. Although doctors will try their best to screen out embryos carrying genetic diseases, they still cannot completely eliminate the risks. Therefore, attention should be paid to the risk of genetic diseases in IVF.
2. Risk of multiple pregnancy
IVF eggs often undergo multiple cell divisions in vitro culture environment to increase the chance of successful pregnancy. This makes IVF babies often have multiple pregnancies. Multiple pregnancy may bring a series of health risks.
First, multiple pregnancies increase the risk of premature birth. Because multiple fetuses grow at the same time, the capacity of the uterus of the parturient is limited, which is easy to lead to premature delivery. Premature infants may face respiratory problems, immature immune system and other complications after birth.
Secondly, multiple pregnancy will also increase the risk of fetal development defects. Because multiple fetuses share the nutrition and oxygen provided by the mother, the growth environment of a single fetus is relatively unstable, which is prone to development problems.
In addition, multiple pregnancy also increases the risk of complications during childbirth, such as uterine rupture and massive bleeding. Therefore, the situation of multiple pregnancies of test tube babies needs close monitoring and special care.
3. Social psychological risk
The process of IVF is a very special and arduous experience for couples. From going to the hospital for treatment to waiting for pregnancy, couples may experience various physical and mental pressures, which may have a certain impact on their mental health.
Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF needs to go through more medical treatment and surgical procedures, and may need to go through multiple embryo transfers and the loss of fertilized eggs, which brings a huge psychological burden to couples. If many attempts fail, the couple may feel disappointed, desperate, and even have psychological problems such as depression.
In addition, the success of IVF is also related to social expectations and pressure. If couples fail to give birth to test tube babies, they may face questions from relatives and friends and criticism from the society, which will also have a negative impact on their mental health.
4. Risk of reproductive tract infection
In the process of IVF, doctors need to help patients conceive through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. These procedures themselves increase the risk of reproductive tract infection.
On the one hand, in the process of IVF operation, it is necessary to puncture the uterus and fallopian tube, which may lead to infection. Without effective disinfection and operation specifications, bacteria and viruses may invade the patient's reproductive tract and cause infection.
On the other hand, assisted reproductive technologies, such as hormone therapy and antibiotic use, may be needed in the process of IVF. These treatments can sometimes lead to a risk of reproductive tract infection. In particular, long-term use of antibiotics may lead to bacterial resistance and increase the possibility of infection.
Therefore, in the process of IVF, doctors need to strictly abide by the operating specifications, ensure the cleanness of the operating environment, and timely detect and treat any reproductive tract infection.
Summary:
The health risks of IVF include genetic disease, multiple pregnancy, psychosocial risk and reproductive tract infection risk. Doctors need to carry out genetic screening, pay attention to the monitoring and nursing of multiple pregnancy, provide psychological support, and ensure a clean operating environment to reduce risks. For couples, they need to fully understand the risks of IVF and actively cooperate with doctors to make preparations and take countermeasures.
