Risk and side effects of IVF in Hong Kong
IVF technology has been widely used in Hong Kong and has achieved some success, bringing hope to many couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, there are some risks and side effects in IVF, and we need to carefully understand and evaluate these potential problems.
1. High risk multiple pregnancy
IVF technology usually transfers multiple embryos into the mother to increase the chance of successful pregnancy. However, it also brings the possibility of high-risk multiple pregnancy. Multiple pregnancy increases the risk of premature delivery, low birth weight and other obstetric complications. In addition, for mothers, multiple pregnancy will increase the possibility of suffering from pregnancy induced hypertension and diabetes.
In order to reduce the risk of multiple pregnancy, some hospitals transfer only one embryo in the process of IVF, which is called single embryo transfer. Single embryo transfer can reduce the incidence of multiple pregnancy, but also reduce the chance of successful pregnancy.
Therefore, when considering IVF technology, couples need to fully communicate with doctors to understand the risks of multiple pregnancy and make decisions according to their own conditions.
2. Risk and side effects of blastocyst transfer
In the process of IVF, embryos are usually cultured and developed to form blastocysts and then transferred. However, blastocyst transfer also has risks and side effects.
Blastocyst transfer may increase the risk of intrauterine infection, especially when drugs that stimulate the ovary to produce eggs are used many times during the transfer process. In addition, the embryo may not be implanted or implantation failure may occur after blastocyst transfer, which means that pregnancy may not be successful.
In addition, blastocyst transfer also has some side effects. Abdominal pain, bleeding, infection and other problems may occur during implantation. In addition, post implantation bleeding, pregnancy reaction and other uncomfortable symptoms may occur after implantation.
3. Psychological and emotional pressure
The long-term and uncertainty of IVF process may bring psychological and emotional pressure to couples. Waiting and experiencing many failed attempts may have a negative impact on the psychological health of couples.
Couples may feel anxious, depressed and disappointed, and have self doubt and self blame for their fertility. At the same time, couples also need to face the curiosity and concern of people around them, which may further increase their pressure.
Therefore, before IVF treatment, couples should consult with doctors to seek professional support and help to relieve psychological pressure.
4. High economic costs
The IVF process requires multiple treatments and examinations, which means high economic costs. In addition to the operation costs, drug costs, examination costs and follow-up costs need to be considered.
In Hong Kong, the cost of IVF treatment is approximately between 100000 and 300000 Hong Kong dollars, depending on the hospital, the complexity of the treatment and the number of cycles required.
For some families, economic pressure may be a major obstacle to the treatment of IVF. Couples need to fully consider their financial situation before deciding to try IVF.
Summary
IVF technology has brought hope to many infertile couples in Hong Kong, but there are also some risks and side effects. The risks and side effects of multiple pregnancy, blastocyst transfer, psychological and emotional stress, and high economic costs are areas that need to be carefully considered and evaluated. Before choosing IVF treatment, couples should fully communicate with doctors to understand the possible risks and make decisions according to their own conditions. In addition, it is also important to actively seek psychological support and adapt to economic pressure.
