Does IVF reduction require sedation?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which helps infertile couples achieve fertility through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other related technologies. However, in some IVF processes, if multiple pregnancies occur, fetal reduction may be required. Fetal reduction refers to the selection of the remaining one or less than one fetus in a multiple pregnancy to improve the safety of both mother and baby. So, is it necessary to use sedatives during IVF reduction? The following will be elaborated from four aspects.
1. Purpose and method of tire reduction
Multiple pregnancy has certain risks for pregnant women and fetuses, such as premature delivery, low birth weight infants, placental insufficiency, etc. Therefore, in the face of multiple pregnancy, doctors may recommend to reduce the risk of pregnancy. There are two methods of fetal reduction, one is selective embryo inactivation (SEAs), that is, by injecting drugs to reduce the blood supply of some placentas, the fetus stops developing; The other is selective embryo removal (SEE), that is, partial embryos are removed by laparoscopy.
2. Whether sedation is required during tire reduction
There are two aspects to consider whether sedation is required during fetal reduction, one is the physical condition of the pregnant woman, and the other is the degree of pain during the operation. For most IVF mothers, fetal reduction surgery is a small operation that will not cause too much pain or discomfort. Therefore, in most cases, sedatives are not required for fetal reduction surgery. However, if the pregnant woman is too nervous or worried about the pain during the operation, the doctor can give mild sedatives according to the specific situation to help the pregnant woman relax and ease their emotions.
3. Sequela of fetal reduction operation
The sequelae of fetal reduction surgery are another key factor in considering whether to use sedatives. Although fetal reduction surgery is a minor operation, it will not cause serious sequelae in most cases. However, some patients may have some discomfort, such as abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, etc. If these symptoms are obvious, the doctor may consider using sedatives to relieve pain and discomfort.
4. Actual operation in hospital
In the actual process of IVF diagnosis and treatment, different hospitals and doctors have certain differences in whether to use sedatives. Some hospitals may decide whether to use sedatives according to the individual differences of pregnant women and the specific conditions of surgery; Other hospitals may acquiesce in requiring all patients with fetal reduction to use sedatives. Therefore, when choosing a diagnosis and treatment hospital, pregnant women can fully communicate with doctors to understand the operation mode of the hospital and the reasons for choosing whether to use sedatives.
summary
IVF reduction is a common operation in assisted reproductive technology, which is of great significance for the treatment of multiple pregnancies. In most cases, sedatives are not required for fetal reduction surgery, because fetal reduction surgery is a small operation and will not cause too much pain or discomfort. However, depending on the physical condition of the pregnant woman and the sequelae of the operation, the doctor may give mild sedatives to improve the comfort of the patient. In the specific operation, the choice of different hospitals and doctors will also be different. Pregnant women can fully communicate with doctors to understand the operation mode of hospitals.
