What are the adverse effects and risks of IVF?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a kind of assisted reproduction of babies. In recent years, more and more couples choose this method to achieve their fertility aspirations. However, IVF also has some adverse effects and risks. In the following, we will elaborate on these issues from four aspects.
1. Pregnancy complications
IVF pregnancy has certain adverse effects and risks on the mother's body. First, IVF mothers during pregnancy are more likely to suffer from complications such as pregnancy induced hypertension and diabetes. Secondly, IVF pregnancy may lead to multiple pregnancies, increasing the risk of premature delivery, low birth weight and developmental abnormalities. In addition, IVF pregnancy is also related to perinatal complications and postpartum depression.
However, the incidence of these problems is generally low, and modern hospitals will closely monitor and intervene during IVF pregnancy to reduce the risk of these complications.
2. Failure of embryo transfer
An important part of IVF is embryo transfer, but this step is not always successful. The failure of embryo transfer may lead to the failure of trying to conceive, which requires a new transfer, increasing the economic and psychological burden. Unsuccessful embryo transfer may be caused by abnormal embryonic development, endometrial problems or organ function problems.
However, with the progress of medical technology, modern hospitals have reduced the probability of embryo transfer failure to a lower level by improving embryo quality screening and optimizing endometrial preparation.
3. Social psychological pressure
IVF treatment may bring greater social and psychological pressure. Infertility itself has brought psychological burden to couples, and the waiting and uncertainty during IVF treatment have increased this pressure. Couples may face public pressure from relatives, friends, society and the workplace, and even affect family relations.
In order to cope with this pressure, couples can seek professional psychological support and consultation to strengthen communication and support between couples.
4. Risk of genetic disease
IVF technology can help couples screen certain genetic disease risks, but it cannot completely eliminate these risks. If parents have gene mutations with hereditary diseases, these diseases may still be passed on to offspring. In addition, since the embryo transfer of test tube babies involves selection and screening, all genetic diseases cannot be avoided.
In order to reduce the risk of genetic diseases, couples can conduct genetic counseling and gene testing to select suitable embryos for transplantation.
Summary:
Although IVF treatment has helped many couples achieve their reproductive aspirations, it also has some adverse effects and risks. Pregnancy complications, embryo transfer failure, social psychological pressure and genetic disease risk are the main problems of IVF. However, modern hospitals continue to improve safety and success rate through relevant technologies and measures to bring better treatment effects to couples. Couples should fully understand these risks when choosing IVF treatment, and fully communicate and consult with doctors.
