Effects of smoking on long-term health of IVF
IVF refers to an infant developed by using assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, to cultivate fertilized eggs in the laboratory and transplant them into the mother's uterus. However, if the parents of IVF infants smoke, their health may be exposed to potential long-term risks. The possible effects of IVF smoking will be described in detail from four aspects, namely reproductive health, cardiovascular health, respiratory health and neural development.
reproductive health
Smoking may pose potential risks to the reproductive health of IVF. Studies have shown that chemicals in tobacco can have toxic effects on male and female reproductive systems. For men, the chemicals in tobacco may lead to a decline in the number and quality of sperm, thereby reducing fertility. For women, smoking will increase the risk of reproductive and pregnancy related diseases, such as fallopian tube blockage, endometriosis, etc. These problems may affect the success rate of IVF fertilization and transplantation, and increase pregnancy difficulties.
In addition, smoking of IVF mothers also increases the risk of early abortion and embryo implantation failure. Chemicals in tobacco can damage the health of endometrium and reduce the success rate of embryo implantation.
Cardiovascular health
Smoking may have long-term negative effects on the cardiovascular health of IVF infants. Research has found that smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, heart disease and stroke. If the parents of IVF infants smoke, their children may also inherit the risk of cardiovascular health problems. In addition, children exposed to second-hand smoke from pregnancy are more likely to have cardiovascular problems.
Many studies have also found that smoking by the parents of IVF can lead to low weight of children. Low birth weight is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Respiratory health
Smoking by parents of IVF infants may also have a negative impact on the infant's respiratory health. Smoking can lead to premature birth and low birth weight, which are related to an increased risk of respiratory problems. Research shows that mothers who smoke may expose their fetuses to harmful substances in tobacco, increasing the risk of children suffering from respiratory diseases such as pneumonia and asthma.
Neurodevelopment
Smoking by the parents of IVF may have a negative impact on the neurological development of the baby. Studies have shown that mothers who smoke increase their infants' risk of childhood autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and child hyperactivity disorder. Toxic substances caused by smoking are transmitted to the fetus through the mother's blood, which has adverse effects on the development of its nervous system.
In conclusion, the long-term health effects of IVF smoking are clear. Smoking may increase reproductive health problems, such as decreased fertilization ability and pregnancy difficulties. At the same time, smoking also increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases and neurodevelopmental disorders. Therefore, it is very important for parents of IVF to quit smoking to ensure that their children can grow up healthily.
