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What are the risks and complications of IVF technology?

What are the risks and complications of IVF technology?

IVF technology, namely in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer technology, is an assisted reproductive technology, which aims to help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. However, this technology also has some risks and complications. This article will elaborate on the risks and complications of IVF technology from four aspects: genetic factors, physical health, multiple pregnancy and psychological pressure.

Genetic factor

IVF technology often requires artificial insemination or the use of donated sperm and eggs. This means that the baby may carry the risk of genetic disease from the donor or the couple. First, genetic diseases of individuals who donate eggs or sperm may be passed on to babies through the genes of fertilized eggs. Although the hospital will conduct a comprehensive genetic disease screening for donors, there is still about 1% probability of genetic diseases. Secondly, if the couple is at risk of carrying genetic diseases, it may cause the fertilized egg to carry this gene abnormality. This will increase the baby's risk of illness. Therefore, in IVF technology, it is very important to carry out comprehensive gene screening for genetic diseases of couples.

good health

IVF technology has a certain impact on women's health. In this process, women need to increase the production of eggs by injecting large doses of ovulation promoting drugs. These drugs may cause hormone overstimulation syndrome and lead to the occurrence of overstimulation ovary syndrome. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome can lead to ovarian enlargement, abdominal distension, dyspnea and other symptoms, and even severe complications such as ovarian torsion. In addition, long-term drug use will also increase the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

Multiple pregnancy

In IVF technology, doctors often implant multiple embryos in the uterus to increase the probability of successful pregnancy. However, multiple pregnancy is also a common risk and complication. Multiple pregnancies pose risks to the health of both patients and infants. Patients may face higher problems such as insufficient uterine lochia, placental separation and uterine rupture. Infants may face health risks such as premature delivery, low weight, growth retardation and nervous system problems.

Psychological pressure

IVF technology is also an important risk and complication for couples' psychological stress. Since the arrival of the baby is not a natural pregnancy, couples may face doubts and criticism from family, friends and society, resulting in psychological pressure. In addition, the treatment process of IVF technology may be long and tedious, and couples need to carry out multiple drug treatments, egg retrieval, embryo implantation and other operations. This series of processes will have a negative impact on the couple's physical and mental health and increase the degree of psychological pressure. To sum up, IVF technology has brought hope, but it is also accompanied by certain risks and complications. Genetic factors, physical health, multiple pregnancy and psychological pressure are the main aspects. Therefore, before IVF technology, couples should fully understand these risks and complications and make rational decisions with doctors. At the same time, hospitals and relevant departments should strengthen the supervision of IVF technology to ensure the physical and mental health of couples.
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