Sequelae of IVF
As an assisted reproductive technology, IVF technology aims to help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their fertility aspirations. Although the application of IVF technology has been relatively mature, there are still some sequelae. Hereinafter, we will elaborate from four aspects: genetic factors, embryo selection, multiple pregnancy and psychological impact.
Genetic factor
The children born by IVF may have some genetic related sequelae. First, the risk of age-related chromosomal abnormalities is high. Due to the possible changes of chromosome abnormalities during the development of embryos in culture dishes, these abnormalities can easily lead to embryo implantation failure, abortion, abnormal babies, etc. Secondly, genetic diseases related to diseased genes may also be transmitted to IVF. For example, the risk of some family inherited diseases (such as cystic fibrosis, hereditary hearing loss, etc.) will increase. Sequelae caused by genetic factors can be prevented and treated by genetic counseling, gene screening and embryonic genetic diagnosis in advance.
Embryonic selection
The process of embryo selection in IVF technology will also lead to some sequelae. First, embryo transfer failure is one of the common problems in IVF technology. The failure of embryo implantation may be caused by embryo quality problems, abnormal intrauterine environment or immune factors. Secondly, because IVF technology usually involves multiple embryo transfers, it may lead to multiple abortions. In terms of embryo selection, the prevention and treatment of sequelae can be achieved by selecting high-quality embryos, improving the intrauterine environment, and carrying out immune regulation and other measures.
Multiple pregnancy
In IVF technology, in order to improve the success rate, multiple embryos are often implanted into the uterus at the same time, which increases the risk of multiple pregnancies. Multiple pregnancy is a serious complication, which can easily lead to premature delivery, low birth weight, dysplasia and other problems. These problems will have a potential impact on the baby's body and health. In order to prevent the sequelae caused by multiple pregnancy, single embryo implantation can be selected in the IVF technology, or the risk of multiple pregnancy can be reduced by embryo cryopreservation.
Psychological influence
The influence of IVF technology on couples' mental health cannot be ignored. Due to uncertain treatment results and pressure during childbirth, couples may face anxiety, depression and long-term psychological pressure. These psychological problems may have a negative impact on the marital relationship, work and social life of the couple. The key to prevent and deal with psychological impact is to provide psychological counseling and support to help couples cope with stress and emotions.
In conclusion, although IVF technology can help couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations, there are still some sequelae. Genetic factors, embryo selection, multiple pregnancy and psychological influence are common sequelae of IVF. Prevent problems caused by genetic factors through genetic counseling, gene screening and embryonic genetic diagnosis; Select high-quality embryos, improve the intrauterine environment, and carry out immune regulation to prevent the sequelae of embryo selection; Select the method of single embryo implantation or embryo cryopreservation to reduce the risk of multiple births; Provide psychological counseling and support to prevent and deal with psychological impact. Only by comprehensively considering and solving these problems can we better protect the physical and mental health of IVF.
