Is there any risk in IVF selection?
With the progress of science and technology, IVF has become a choice for many infertile couples to achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, whether there are risks in IVF has always been a controversial topic. This article will elaborate on whether there are risks in IVF selection from four aspects: physiological risk, psychological risk, ethical and moral issues, and social psychological impact.
Physiological risk
In the process of IVF, a variety of medical operations are required, including ovulation induction, oocyte retrieval, fertilization, embryo transfer and other steps. These operations may cause certain physiological risks. First, ovulation promoting drugs may cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, leading to ovarian swelling, ascites accumulation and other symptoms. Secondly, the process of egg retrieval involves stimulation of internal organs such as fallopian tubes and uterus, which may lead to bleeding, infection and other complications. In addition, after IVF embryo transfer, there are still risks such as embryo implantation failure and multiple pregnancy.
In addition, the drugs used in artificial pregnancy may also bring some physiological risks. For example, ovulation promoting drugs may cause hormonal imbalance, resulting in emotional fluctuations, breast pain and other discomfort. In addition, the hormone drugs used may increase the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Therefore, in the process of IVF selection, doctors need to fully consider the patient's physical condition and potential risks when evaluating the suitability of patients.
However, it should be emphasized that with the continuous progress of medical technology, the physiological risk of IVF has been greatly reduced by using low-dose drugs, minimally invasive surgery and other methods, which provides hope for many infertile couples.
Psychological risk
During IVF, couples may face psychological risks due to the pain and pressure of infertility. First of all, the long waiting and uncertainty in the process of IVF often lead to anxiety, tension and other emotions. Couples may worry about whether they can successfully conceive, their physical condition and future life burden.
In addition, failure in IVF may cause serious psychological damage to couples. Repeated failed attempts may make couples feel depressed, desperate, and even lead to depression.
Therefore, couples need to receive professional psychological guidance and support to cope with potential psychological risks when choosing IVF.
Ethical and moral issues
The process of IVF selection also involves ethical issues. First, the selection of IVF embryos may cause ethical disputes. Some couples may wish to conduct gene screening to exclude possible genetic diseases. However, this choice may also lead to questions about life equality and human dignity. At the same time, the choice of gender has also triggered many disputes, involving gender equality and family balance.
In addition, IVF selection may also lead to ethical dilemmas in families. For example, using sperm donation or surrogacy for IVF may face different moral concepts and ethical disputes. This requires couples to think carefully and communicate fully to choose a method that conforms to their own values.
Psychosocial influence
IVF selection not only has an impact on couples themselves, but also has a psychological impact on society. First, the success rate of IVF is not high, which may cause some psychological pressure and anxiety to other infertile couples. At the same time, the widespread use of IVF has also triggered the renewal and reflection of the concept of fertility in society, involving the conflict between traditional concepts and values.
However, IVF selection has also brought fertility hope to many infertile couples and alleviated the pain of many families. This also caused the society to reflect on the rationality and social benefits of IVF selection.
Summary
To sum up, there are certain risks in the selection of IVF in terms of physiological risks, psychological risks, ethical and moral problems, and social and psychological effects. However, with the continuous progress of medical technology and the implementation of professional counseling, these risks have been effectively controlled and handled. Therefore, IVF selection, as a scientific and technological means, provides new hope for infertile couples to achieve their reproductive aspirations.
