What are the sequelae of donor IVF
With the development of science and technology, donor IVF has become a method to help infertile couples realize their reproductive dreams. However, donor IVF is not perfect, and it also has some potential sequelae. This article will elaborate on the sequelae of donor IVF from four aspects: physical health, mental health, genetic disease and social impact.
Physical health
First, it is more common for donor IVF infants to have lower birth weight than naturally pregnant infants. Studies have shown that the average birth weight of donor IVF infants is low, which may be related to the environmental impact on the development of embryos in vitro. In addition, there are certain risks in the early growth of donor IVF after birth. The study found that the weight and length of donor test tube babies at the age of 6 months increased more slowly than those of natural pregnant babies.
Secondly, donor IVF also has certain risks in cardiovascular system. The study found that the risk of donor IVF infants suffering from heart disease was higher than that of natural pregnant infants. This may be related to factors such as nutrient supply and oxygen concentration during the development of donor IVF embryos in vitro. In addition, donor IVF may also suffer from other congenital diseases, such as macrosomia.
Finally, donor IVF still has some reproductive system problems. The study found that the risk of male infertility in donor test tube infants was higher than that in natural pregnant infants. This may be related to the hormone interference during the transfer of donor IVF embryos. In addition, donor IVF women may also have abnormalities in menstrual cycle and ovulation.
Mental health
Donor IVF also has some potential sequelae in terms of mental health. First of all, because donor IVF is produced through donated embryos or eggs, some children may be confused and anxious about their biological identity during their growth. They may be curious about their biological parents, and even feel uneasy about their own life experience.
Secondly, donor IVF may face discrimination and exclusion in the family and social environment. Some people hold negative views on donor IVF babies, believing that they are not "real" children. This prejudice and discrimination may have a negative impact on the psychological health of donor IVF infants, leading them to feel inferior and lonely.
In addition, donor IVF may also face problems with family members. Because the biological parents of donor IVF babies are different from the parents who raise them, the relationship between family members may become complex and tense. Donor IVF babies may have emotional dependence on their biological parents, but also have confused feelings on their parents.
Genetic diseases
Donor IVF may carry and transmit some genetic diseases, although the donated embryos or eggs have undergone genetic screening. In the process of donating embryos or eggs, some gene mutations may inevitably be missed. This means that the risk of genetic diseases in donor IVF may be increased compared with natural pregnant infants.
In addition, the possible genetic diseases faced by donor IVF also depend on the gene pool of donated embryos or eggs. If there are some common genetic disease genes in the gene pool, the risk of donor IVF suffering from these diseases will also increase accordingly.
It should be noted that whether donor IVF carries and transmits genetic diseases is not an absolute existence, but a potential risk.
Social impact
The existence of donor IVF may also have some impact on society. First of all, the birth of donor IVF may lead to social concern and understanding of infertility. This may prompt the society to strengthen the research and support in the field of infertility, and provide more infertile couples with opportunities and choices for fertility.
Secondly, the existence of donor IVF may also cause some moral and ethical disputes. Some people believe that the process of donating embryos or eggs involves some ethical issues, such as embryo rights and the voluntary nature of donation. These disputes may trigger social and moral debate and have an impact on relevant policies and laws.
In a word, the sequelae of donor IVF mainly involve physical health, mental health, genetic diseases and social impact. Although donor IVF has brought fertility hope to infertile couples, we also need to face up to its potential risks and consequences, and provide them with necessary support and attention.
