What side effects does IVF medication have on infants?
IVF technology has become an option for many infertile couples to realize their reproductive dreams. However, there are some side effects of drug therapy in IVF. It is important for couples to understand these side effects in order to make informed decisions. In this article, we will elaborate on the side effects of IVF medication from different aspects.
1. Side effects of drug stimulation
In the process of IVF, women need to receive a series of drug treatments to promote their ovaries to produce more eggs. Among them, commonly used drugs include ovulation promoting drugs and luteinizing hormone. However, these drugs have a great impact on women's hormone levels, which may lead to some adverse reactions.
First, drug stimulation may cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which is a serious complication. Patients may have abdominal distension, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms, and even need to be hospitalized. Secondly, long-term use of hormone drugs may lead to mood fluctuations, headache, insomnia and other discomfort. In addition, local pain and trauma during the treatment of drugs and injections are common, although these side effects are usually temporary.
In the process of IVF medication, doctors and patients need to closely monitor the patient's response and reasonably adjust the drug dosage to reduce the adverse reactions caused by drug stimulation.
2. Risk of reproductive tract infection
In the process of IVF, women usually need multiple vaginal ultrasound examinations and egg retrieval operations, which increases the risk of genital tract infection. During ultrasonic examination and surgery, bacteria or viruses may be introduced, leading to cervicitis, endometritis and other infections. In addition, when using assisted reproductive technology, hormone drugs need to be injected, which may increase the vaginal pH and increase the risk of bacterial infection.
In order to prevent genital tract infection, doctors will strictly implement aseptic operation, give antibiotic prevention in advance, and standardize the inspection and operation process. If the patient has symptoms such as abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain or fever, he should seek medical advice and receive treatment in a timely manner.
3. Risk of multiple pregnancy
In the process of promoting ovulation, in order to increase the pregnancy rate of women, IVF technology often allows the ovaries to release multiple eggs at the same time. This means that patients may conceive multiple embryos in one cycle, leading to an increased risk of multiple pregnancies.
Multiple pregnancy will not only increase the health risks of pregnant women and fetuses, but also bring burdens to families and society. During pregnancy, multiple mothers may face a higher risk of complications such as premature delivery, abortion, and excessive uterine expansion. At the same time, multiple births also face problems such as high low weight, disability and death.
In order to reduce the risk of multiple pregnancy, doctors usually assess the number of pregnant embryos according to the patient's age, reproductive history and other factors, and conduct embryo selection and embryo implantation regulation during the pregnancy cycle.
4. Social psychological pressure
The process of IVF may be a long and stressful journey for couples. Although modern medical technology continues to improve and the success rate of IVF has improved, not every couple can successfully conceive. Infertility not only challenges the physical health of couples, but also brings great pressure to their mental health.
Couples may face continuous economic pressure, communication barriers with family friends, anxiety about treatment results and other issues. Long term drug treatment may have an impact on patients' mood and mental state. In order to cope with these pressures, couples need to establish a good support system, seek professional psychological guidance, and go through the process of IVF together.
summary
Drug treatment during IVF may lead to a series of side effects. Drug stimulation, reproductive tract infection, multiple pregnancy risk and psychosocial stress all need patients and doctors to face and cope with together. Understanding these side effects will help couples make wise decisions and take necessary measures to reduce the risk of side effects and increase the success rate of IVF.
