What problems might IVF cause?
The development of IVF technology has brought new hope to those couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, this technology has also triggered a series of problems and disputes. In this article, we will discuss the possible problems caused by IVF technology in detail.
Physical health problems
Although the success rate of IVF continues to improve, there are still some health problems with this technology. First, pregnant women may face a higher risk of miscarriage when receiving IVF. Research shows that the abortion rate of IVF is higher than that of women who are naturally pregnant. Secondly, IVF may increase the risk of premature delivery. Premature infants face many health problems such as poor growth, dyspnea, infection, etc. In addition, IVF may increase the risk of low birth weight. Low weight infants are more likely to suffer from long-term health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and mental retardation.
In addition, IVF pregnant women may also face certain health risks. High dose hormone injection, ovum retrieval surgery and embryo transfer may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OS), which may cause abdominal distention, muscle spasm, dyspnea and other symptoms.
Mental health problems
In addition to physical health problems, IVF may also have a certain impact on children's mental health. First, IVF babies may face psychological pressure related to the loss of their biological parents or siblings. Since IVF babies are usually obtained by donating eggs or sperm, they may have been curious and puzzled about their biological identity and family background. In addition, the prejudice and discrimination of public opinion against IVF may also have a negative impact on their mental health.
At the same time, parents of IVF may also face psychological problems. They have gone through a long and arduous process of infertility treatment, and have borne enormous pressure and hope. However, the success of IVF cannot completely eliminate these problems. Parents may feel depressed, anxious and powerless, but also face excessive expectations of their children's future.
Moral and ethical issues
IVF technology has also triggered a series of moral and ethical issues. First of all, the ability to choose the sex of an embryo has triggered controversy over gender equality and moral choice. Some couples may choose gender practices because of personal reasons or preference for family structure, which may lead to gender inequality.
Secondly, the moral problems caused by the storage of embryos have also attracted increasing attention. Some couples may choose to freeze and store multiple embryos for future use. However, this has also led to a series of problems, including the legal status, storage period and abandonment of embryos.
social influence
The popularization of IVF technology has also had an impact on society. First, it exacerbates social economic inequality. IVF is expensive, which limits that only couples with better economic conditions can bear the cost. This has led to further differentiation between the rich and the poor.
In addition, IVF technology may also lead to demographic changes. As IVF helps those older couples achieve fertility, this may lead to an increase in the birth rate of infants in specific age groups. This may have a significant impact on social security and population policies.
Summary
While IVF technology gives hope to infertile couples, it also has a series of problems. Physical health problems include the risk of miscarriage, premature delivery and low weight. Mental health problems involve confusion related to biological identity, as well as expectations and discrimination against family and society. Moral and ethical issues involve sex selection and embryo storage. The popularization of IVF technology has also had an impact on the social and demographic structure. Therefore, we must seriously consider these problems and formulate corresponding policies to solve them in practice.
