Health risks of IVF
IVF technology is an assisted reproductive technology for couples who cannot conceive naturally. Although it can help these couples achieve their reproductive aspirations, there are also some health risks. In Yancheng area, some hospitals provide IVF service, which will be described in the following four aspects: physiological risk, psychological risk, social risk and economic risk.
Physiological risk
First of all, IVF babies need to use a large number of hormone drugs for regulation in the process of IVF and embryo transfer. These hormones may cause a variety of side effects, such as headache, breast pain, nausea, etc. At the same time, the use of anti rejection drugs may increase the risk of abnormal liver function, and survival infants may have difficulties in growth and development, such as premature delivery, low weight and nervous system development abnormalities.
Secondly, there may be risks in embryo selection during embryo transfer. In IVF treatment, several embryos were cultured, but not every embryo could be successfully implanted into the uterus. To increase the success rate, doctors may transfer multiple embryos in one cycle, which may lead to multiple pregnancies. Multiple pregnancy will increase the risk of premature delivery, low weight and prenatal death.
Finally, the success rate of IVF technology is not 100%, and women may experience multiple cycles of operation to successfully conceive. This process will cause some pressure on women's body and psychology, and may bring financial burden. In addition, some potential genetic diseases may be passed on to the next generation during IVF.
Psychological risk
The process of IVF treatment has a certain impact on the couple's psychology. During the whole process, couples may experience fluctuations in expectations, anxiety, hope and loss. If the treatment fails many times, the couple may feel depressed and disappointed. These psychological pressures will have an impact on the couple's life and relationship.
social risk
The use of IVF technology may cause some social problems. On the one hand, IVF technology may lead to population aging. Due to the progress of modern medical technology, the limit of childbearing age has become vague, leading many women to choose to delay childbearing. On the other hand, IVF technology enables many couples who cannot conceive naturally to have children, but this may also lead to some ethical and moral disputes.
In addition, the emergence of IVF has also triggered discussions on genetic screening and other issues. Some couples may selectively screen embryonic genes through IVF technology to avoid the risk of carrying genetic diseases. However, this has also triggered controversy over eugenics and genetic racism.
economic risks
IVF treatment is an expensive process that requires couples to bear high costs. This includes expenditures on hormone drugs, surgery costs, embryo culture and embryo freezing. Since the success rate of treatment is not 100%, couples may need multiple treatments, increasing the financial burden.
In conclusion, while IVF technology helps couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations, it also has certain health risks. These risks include physical risk, psychological risk, social risk and economic risk. When choosing IVF treatment, couples need to fully understand these risks and make rational decisions under the guidance of doctors.
