How to prevent and avoid complications and risks of IVF test tube babies
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is an assisted reproductive technology that can help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their dreams of becoming parents. Although ART technology has been widely used worldwide and achieved many successful results, it also has some potential complications and risks. Understanding and preventing these risks is very important for couples to choose the ART process.
Complication 1: multiple pregnancy
One of the most common and serious complications of IVF technology is multiple pregnancy, that is, pregnant women are pregnant with two or more fetuses. Multiple pregnancy will increase the health risks of pregnant women and fetuses, such as premature delivery, low birth weight and development problems. In order to prevent multiple pregnancy, doctors usually take the following precautions.
First, the number of embryos is adjusted during embryo transfer. The doctor will decide the number of embryos to be transferred according to the couple's age, the purpose of IVF and the physical condition of the couple. Generally speaking, the risk of multiple pregnancy can be reduced by controlling 1 to 3 embryos.
Secondly, embryo screening was carried out before embryo transfer. Through gene testing and embryo quality assessment, doctors can select the healthiest embryos for transplantation, improve the success rate of pregnancy and reduce the risk of multiple pregnancies.
Finally, single embryo transfer technology was used in IVF. This technique transfers only one high-quality embryo into the uterus, reducing the incidence of multiple pregnancies. The application of single embryo transfer technology requires doctors and couples to make joint decisions, considering the needs of couples and medical advice.
Complication 2: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is another common complication in IVF. It is a series of symptoms caused by over stimulation of ovary with ovulation promoting drugs, including swelling, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and edema. It is very important to prevent and diagnose OHSS in time.
First, strictly control the dosage of ovulation promoting drugs. The doctor will adjust the dosage according to the couple's age, ovarian reserve and follicular development. Avoiding ovarian hyperstimulation is very important to prevent OHSS.
Secondly, closely monitor the follicular development of patients. Through ultrasonic examination and blood hormone level monitoring, doctors can adjust the dosage of drugs in time to prevent the occurrence of OHSS.
In addition, individualized treatment should be given to high-risk patients. For those patients who already have the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation or who have suffered from OHSS, doctors will take more cautious treatment plans, such as reducing the dosage of drugs, using frozen embryo transfer, etc.
Complication 3: cyst and ectopic pregnancy
During IVF test tube babies, sometimes there may be complications of cysts (Ovarian Cysts) and ectopic pregnancy (Epitopic Pregnancy). Cysts are fluid or solid nodules in the ovary that may require surgical intervention. Ectopic pregnancy is the implantation of embryos outside the uterus, which needs to be detected and treated in time.
In order to prevent the occurrence of ovarian cysts, doctors usually carry out regular ultrasound examinations after ovarian stimulation to detect and treat ovarian cysts in time. In addition, controlling the dosage and duration of ovulation promoting drugs can also reduce the risk of cysts.
In order to prevent ectopic pregnancy, doctors will closely monitor the hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) level of pregnant women after transplantation. If the level of hCG rises slowly or abnormally, the doctor may need further examination to exclude ectopic pregnancy.
In addition, the incidence of ectopic pregnancy can also be reduced through embryo quality assessment and good embryo transfer technology.
Complication 4: Psychological and emotional problems
The IVF process is a very difficult journey for couples, which may cause many psychological and emotional problems, such as anxiety, depression and stress. In order to prevent and deal with these problems, the following points are key.
First of all, couples should fully understand the process and expected results of IVF, and rationally face possible setbacks and failures.
Second, seek advice and support. Couples can seek professional psychological consultants or share experiences with other couples who have experienced similar processes to gain emotional support and understanding.
Finally, keep an active lifestyle. Through exercise, rest and communication with family and friends, couples can relieve stress and maintain a good psychological state.
Summary
IVF test tube baby is a complex technology. Although it brings hope and joy, there are also some complications and risks. Multiple pregnancy can be prevented by controlling the number and quality of embryo transfer and using single embryo transfer technology. Strict control of the dosage of ovulation promoting drugs and monitoring of follicular development can reduce the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Regular ultrasound examination and embryo quality assessment are helpful to prevent the occurrence of cysts and ectopic pregnancy. In addition, couples should pay attention to psychological and emotional problems and seek advice and support.
In the process of IVF IVF, cooperation and communication between doctors, couples and medical teams is very important. Joint efforts can minimize complications and risks and achieve the birth of a healthy baby.
