What are the risks of IVF hormone?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a method for couples who cannot conceive naturally to have children. In this process, hormones are widely used to promote ovarian ovulation and increase the probability of pregnancy. However, IVF hormone also has certain risks. This article will elaborate on the risks of IVF hormone from four aspects: physiological changes, physical reactions, psychological pressure and economic burden.
1、 Risk of physiological changes
The large dose of hormone used in IVF hormone therapy may cause a series of physiological changes. First, the use of hormones will change the function of women's ovaries, leading to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which is characterized by abdominal distension, abdominal pain, nausea and other symptoms. Secondly, hormones may cause gynecological diseases, such as endometriosis and hysteromyoma. In addition, hormone use may also lead to endocrine disorders, breast hyperplasia and other problems, which may have a potential impact on women's health.
However, the use of hormones in men's bodies is more rare, so men generally do not face the risk of physiological changes during IVF. Before IVF treatment, women should fully communicate with doctors to understand the possible risks of hormone therapy and make full preparations.
2、 Risk of physical reaction
During IVF treatment, women need to inject multiple hormones to regulate their physiological functions, which may cause physical discomfort and side effects. Common side effects include pain at the injection site, skin allergy, mood fluctuations, etc. In addition, some women may have headache, nausea, breast pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. Although most of these reactions are temporary, they still affect the quality of life of patients.
For men, the main purpose of participating in IVF is to provide semen samples, so the risk of physical reaction is low. However, men should also pay attention to maintaining good physical condition and avoid excessive exercise, drinking and smoking to ensure fertility.
3、 Risk of psychological stress
IVF hormone therapy is a difficult birth process for couples, which requires not only a lot of energy, time and money, but also great psychological pressure. The hormone treatment cycle is long, and the two people need to go to the hospital frequently for inspection and treatment, which brings a great psychological burden to both the husband and wife. At the same time, considering that the success rate of IVF is not 100%, treatment failure will bring great psychological shock and sense of loss to couples.
In order to cope with this psychological pressure, couples can actively participate in parent-child education, psychological counseling and other support projects, exchange experience and experience with doctors and other couples who have experienced similar processes, and find appropriate ways to alleviate the pressure.
4、 Risk of economic burden
Hormone therapy for IVF requires multiple medical examinations and operations, which is costly. First, medical expenses include hormone drug expenses, surgery expenses, medical examination expenses, etc. These expenses will increase the economic burden of families. Secondly, the treatment process requires multiple trips to the hospital, which may require leave or resignation, bringing additional financial pressure to the family.
Before deciding on IVF treatment, couples should fully assess and prepare their own economic conditions. If you encounter financial difficulties, you can choose to share the cost of treatment with your family or seek social assistance from the hospital.
Summary
IVF hormone therapy is a method that can help infertile couples achieve their reproductive aspirations, but it also has certain risks. The use of hormone may lead to physiological changes, physical reactions, psychological pressure, economic burden and other problems. Before treatment, patients should fully understand the risks of hormone therapy, and fully communicate and discuss with doctors to make wise decisions.
