Long term effects of IVF
IVF refers to the babies artificially fertilized and cultivated in the in vitro culture medium through assisted reproductive technology. With the development of modern medicine, the number of IVF is increasing. However, whether this technology will affect the long-term health and development of infants has become a concern. This article will discuss the long-term effects of IVF from four aspects: physiology, psychology, society and ethics.
Physiological effects
From a physiological point of view, there is no significant difference between IVF and naturally conceived infants in most aspects. Research shows that there is no significant difference in height, weight and intelligence between IVF and naturally conceived infants. However, some studies have also found that IVF may be more prone to certain diseases, such as premature delivery, low birth weight, congenital heart disease, etc. This may be related to the special operation process of assisted reproductive technology and possible genetic factors.
In addition, IVF also faces health problems related to assisted reproductive technology. For example, implantation of multiple embryos increases the risk of multiple pregnancies, which are often accompanied by higher risk of complications, such as premature delivery, low weight, etc. However, with the improvement of technology and clinical guidance, the proportion of multiple embryo implantation has been limited, and the incidence of these problems is also decreasing.
In conclusion, IVF may have some physiological deviations and risks, but under the current technical conditions, these problems have been controlled and reduced to a certain extent.
Psychological influence
The psychological impact of IVF is also one of the focuses of attention. Some studies have shown that there is no significant difference between IVF and naturally conceived infants in terms of psychological development. They have no significant differences with their peers in intelligence, cognition, emotion and social interaction. In addition, some studies have found that IVF may be more resilient and confident in self identification and self-esteem.
However, IVF also faces some special challenges in its psychological development. They may face discrimination and special treatment from society, which may have an impact on their mental health. In addition, the parent-child relationship of IVF may also face some problems. For example, some IVF babies may be curious and confused about the identity of their biological parents.
In general, there is no obvious deficiency in the psychological health of IVF, but the social environment and parent-child relationship may have a certain impact on it.
social influence
The emergence of IVF has had a series of impacts on society. First of all, IVF technology has brought the hope of fertility to those couples who have been infertile for a long time and solved their psychological and social problems. Secondly, the popularization of IVF technology has also driven the development of medical services and related industries. For example, the promotion of IVF technology has attracted more attention and support from assisted reproductive institutions and reproductive medicine research institutions.
However, IVF technology has also triggered some social disputes. On the one hand, some people worry about the abuse and false propaganda of IVF technology, as well as possible ethical problems. On the other hand, the high cost of IVF technology has also made it the patent of the rich, which has aggravated the gap between the rich and the poor.
Therefore, the social impact of IVF technology is complex and diverse, which requires the joint efforts of the government, society and professional institutions to guide and regulate.
Ethical influence
The development of IVF technology has triggered a series of ethical issues. First of all, IVF technology involves the selection and screening of embryos, which has triggered controversy about the origin of life, human dignity and moral values. Secondly, the commercialization of IVF technology has also triggered conflicts between reproductive rights and commercial interests.
In addition, the development of IVF technology has also brought about a revolution in human fertility. Some people worry that IVF technology may lead to the decline of natural fertility, which will have an irreversible impact on the future of human fertility.
Therefore, ethical issues are a crucial aspect of IVF technology, which needs the joint efforts of the scientific community, the government and social think tanks to study and guide.
summary
Test tube baby is an important achievement of assisted reproductive technology. For many couples, it is the hope to realize their reproductive aspirations. From the perspective of physiology, psychology, society and ethics, the long-term effects of IVF are complex and diverse. Although IVF may have different health risks and psychological challenges than naturally conceived children, these problems have been controlled and reduced to a certain extent under the current technical and clinical guidance. However, IVF technology still faces a series of social and ethical problems, which requires the joint participation and efforts of the whole society to regulate and guide its development.
