Risk of IVF
IVF refers to the process of implantation of fertilized eggs into the mother's body after in vitro fertilization. Heilongjiang, as one of the earliest regions in China to develop IVF technology, has achieved some success, but there are also some risks in the process of IVF. This article will elaborate from four aspects: physiological risk, psychological risk, economic risk and ethical risk.
Physiological risk
The whole process of IVF operation has certain harm to women's bodies. The first is the use of drugs to stimulate overtime ovulation, which may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), abdominal distention, dysuria, vomiting and other symptoms. The second is the risk of egg retrieval, including infection, bleeding and other complications. Finally, there may be problems such as embryo implantation failure, abortion and premature delivery after embryo transfer.
In addition, different assisted reproductive technologies used in IVF can also bring physiological risks. For example, the use of embryo implantation needles may pose a risk of trauma, and the operation of embryo chromosome screening technology (PGD) may also lead to embryo damage.
In response to these risks, hospitals in Heilongjiang have widely used advanced technologies and equipment in the IVF process to reduce potential physiological risks.
Psychological risk
The process of IVF has great psychological pressure on both husband and wife. The first is the psychological burden of being unable to conceive naturally. Many couples will feel their own incompleteness and decline in self-worth. The second is the uncertainty and anxiety in the IVF cycle. Each cycle needs to go through the process of waiting, expectation and disappointment, which is likely to have a negative impact on the relationship between husband and wife over a long period of time. In addition, the success rate of IVF is not very high, and repeated attempts may lead to despair and depression.
Therefore, hospitals in Heilongjiang will generally be equipped with psychological consultants to provide psychological support and counseling for couples in the process of IVF and help them maintain a positive attitude.
economic risks
IVF is an expensive medical technology, which not only needs to pay a series of inspection, surgery and drug costs, but also faces the economic burden that may result from multiple attempts. In addition, the success rate of IVF is not high, and couples may need to try many times to get pregnant successfully, which further increases the economic risk.
Some hospitals in Heilongjiang will provide IVF installment service to reduce patients' economic pressure. In addition, some medical insurance policies also cover part of the costs of IVF, further reducing the economic risks of IVF.
Ethical risk
IVF technology may cause some ethical problems. The first is the problem of embryo selection, including gender selection, genetic disease screening and artificial selection of high-quality embryos. These choices may lead to disputes about morality and fairness. The second is how to deal with the remaining embryos, that is, how to deal with the remaining embryos for couples who have successfully given birth. Frozen embryos, donated to other patients or destroyed embryos involve moral and ethical considerations.
For ethical risks, hospitals in Heilongjiang will carry out strict ethical review and follow the corresponding ethical principles to ensure that the application of IVF technology is within the moral and legal framework.
To sum up, as an assisted reproductive technology, IVF also has certain risks in Heilongjiang. From the four aspects of physical risk, psychological risk, economic risk and ethical risk, major hospitals usually take corresponding measures to reduce these risks, while providing all-round support and services for patients.
