Risk of IVF Pretreatment
IVF pretreatment is an assisted reproductive technology that helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. However, this process is not entirely risk-free. This article will elaborate on the risks of IVF pretreatment from four aspects: physiological risk, psychological risk, economic risk and ethical risk.
1. Physiological risk
Pretreatment of IVF involves a series of physiological operations, including ovulation induction, oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer. These operations have certain stimulation to the human body, and there are certain physiological risks.
First, stimulation of the ovary by ovulation promoting drugs can increase the development of multiple follicles, but this may also lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which can cause abdominal distension, abdominal pain, nausea and other uncomfortable symptoms.
Secondly, the process of egg retrieval is carried out through vaginal puncture, which may cause infection, pain and other adverse reactions. At the same time, the process of oocyte retrieval also caused certain trauma to the ovary, which may increase the risk of endometriosis.
Finally, embryo transfer may lead to endometrial damage, endometritis, and even an increased risk of early abortion.
2. Psychological risk
The pretreatment process of IVF is long and tedious, full of uncertainty and anxiety, which is easy to bring psychological pressure to couples.
First of all, couples need to carry out a series of physical examinations and examinations during the pretreatment process, including endocrine testing, gene testing, etc. The uncertainty of these examination results will increase the anxiety and worry of couples.
Secondly, the problem of infertility itself has created tremendous psychological pressure on couples, and the pretreatment of IVF is the last straw for their hopes, so losing it may lead to psychological shock and confusion.
Finally, the influence of drug treatment during pretreatment on women's physical and mental status is also a psychological risk. Drugs may cause emotional fluctuations, insomnia and other uncomfortable symptoms, further aggravating the stress of couples.
3. Economic risks
Pretreatment of IVF requires a series of medical technologies and drug support, which involves a large economic investment, which is one of the reasons why many couples are reluctant to step back.
First, IVF pretreatment requires multiple examinations and treatments, including physical examination fees, drug fees, surgery fees, etc. These costs often add up to a considerable amount, which may be unaffordable for some couples with financial difficulties.
Secondly, the pretreatment of IVF is not a one-time success, and many attempts are needed. Every attempt to fail requires a renewed investment of economy and energy, and the economic pressure on couples cannot be ignored.
Finally, after the success of IVF pretreatment, the pregnancy monitoring and maternal health care also need to be continued, which also needs some financial support.
4. Ethical risk
The pretreatment of IVF involves some ethical issues, such as embryo screening and selection, which has triggered a series of moral and ethical disputes.
First, embryo screening and selection allow couples to select embryos with or without genetic diseases. This triggered ethical thinking about the origin and nature of life, making people begin to pay attention to the boundary of bioethics.
Secondly, multiple embryos may be generated during IVF pretreatment, but not all embryos will be selected and transferred. This also led to thinking and questioning about the fate of embryos and the value of human life.
Finally, the success rate of IVF pretreatment is not 100%, and sometimes couples may face the dilemma of choosing whether to continue to try. This is an ethical choice that requires couples to consider the moral and ethical issues of assisted reproduction.
Summary
Pretreatment of IVF brings about physiological, psychological, economic and ethical risks. Physiological risks include ovarian hyperstimulation, complications from egg retrieval and embryo transfer. The psychological risk is reflected in the anxiety and worry of the couple, while the economic risk involves the high medical costs and the economic pressure of repeated attempts. Ethical risk involves ethical thinking about embryo screening and fate. Therefore, when conducting IVF pretreatment, couples should fully understand and consider these risks, fully communicate and negotiate with doctors, and make wise decisions.
