Risks and precautions of IVF in Guangzhou
Test tube baby is an important method in assisted reproductive technology. For some couples who cannot conceive naturally, it is the hope to realize their reproductive aspirations. Guangzhou is one of the cities with highly developed assisted reproductive technology in China, and has many professional IVF hospitals and institutions. However, IVF also has certain risks and precautions. This article will elaborate from four aspects.
Risk 1: Physical and mental health problems
During IVF, women may develop ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) when receiving ovulation promoting drugs. This syndrome may cause severe symptoms such as ovarian swelling and ascites. In addition, the success rate of IVF is not 100%, and it may experience many failed attempts, thus exerting pressure and negative effects on couples' psychology. Therefore, before IVF, couples should fully understand the relevant physiological and psychological risks and make psychological preparations.
In addition, during pregnancy, IVF women may also face an increased risk of pregnancy complications, such as premature delivery, gestational diabetes, etc. due to age and other reasons. Therefore, after the success of IVF, couples need to strengthen communication with doctors and regular prenatal examination to ensure the safety of mother and baby.
Risk 2: genetic diseases and embryo selection
In the process of IVF, if couples suffer from genetic diseases, they can choose to carry out embryo gene screening to select embryos without genetic diseases for transfer. However, the accuracy of embryo gene screening is not 100%, and there may be missed detection or false alarm. In addition, some genetic diseases have no clear gene mutation, so they cannot be selected through embryonic gene screening. This also means that offspring of IVF may still suffer from genetic diseases.
When selecting embryos, couples also need to consider and comply with Chinese laws and regulations to avoid the abuse of assisted reproductive technology, such as the storage and selection of out of limit embryos.
Risk 3: economic burden and time pressure
The cost of IVF is generally high, including the cost of hospital diagnosis, ovulation promoting drugs and IVF process. For some couples with poor family economic conditions, bearing the cost of IVF may bring greater financial burden.
In addition, the IVF process may require multiple attempts, requiring couples to have patience and time input. Especially for older women, time pressure is more obvious. Therefore, couples need to fully consider the economic and time pressures before making decisions.
Risk 4: medical institution selection and postoperative care
Choosing a formal, professional and reputable medical institution for IVF is the key to ensure the success rate and safety. Guangzhou has many professional IVF hospitals, such as Guangzhou Boai Hospital, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, etc. When choosing a medical institution, couples should investigate and understand the equipment of the hospital, the professional qualifications of doctors and successful cases.
Postoperative care is also an important part of the success of IVF. Couples should strictly follow the guidance and nursing requirements of doctors, such as regular postpartum examination, compliance with medical advice, reasonable adjustment of life schedule, etc., to promote the smooth development of IVF.
Summary
As a city with developed assisted reproductive technology in China, Guangzhou offers the hope of IVF for couples who cannot conceive naturally, but IVF also has certain risks and precautions. First, couples need to understand the physical and psychological risks and be prepared mentally. Secondly, genetic diseases and embryo selection are important issues to be considered in IVF. Next, financial burden and time pressure are also factors that couples need to consider. Finally, it is also important to choose a formal medical institution for IVF and postoperative care. By understanding and complying with these risks and precautions, couples can better conduct IVF and improve the success rate.
