What is the physical and psychological impact of IVF on parents?
Test tube baby is an artificial conception method realized by assisted reproductive technology. For couples who cannot conceive naturally, test tube baby is a beneficial choice. However, the physical and psychological effects of IVF cannot be ignored. The following details the impact of IVF on parents and coping methods from four aspects: physical health, psychological pressure, family relationship and economic burden.
Impact on health
Hormone therapy is needed during IVF to promote egg development and control ovulation time, which may have a certain impact on women's health. First, hormone therapy may cause physical discomfort, such as breast pain, emotional fluctuations, etc. Secondly, the process of egg retrieval may lead to abdominal pain and bleeding and other complications. In order to cope with these impacts, parents need to follow the doctor's advice, carry out regular physical examination, maintain good living habits, avoid overwork, and improve physical resistance.
In addition, IVF technology is not 100% guaranteed to be successful, and it may take several attempts to conceive successfully. This experience may bring physical fatigue and psychological pressure to women. Therefore, parents need to understand the uncertainty of IVF process and seek professional psychological support and consultation.
Impact on psychological pressure
The psychological pressure of IVF on parents is unavoidable. First, due to the high cost of IVF and the need to try many times, economic pressure may become a major problem. Parents need to plan their finances reasonably and seek social and family support when economic pressure is too great.
Secondly, the possibility of failure in IVF pregnancy will also bring psychological burden to parents. After many failed attempts, parents may feel depressed, disappointed and anxious. To cope with this psychological pressure, parents can actively participate in psychological counseling, strengthen communication between husband and wife, and maintain a positive attitude and confidence.
Impact on family relations
The process of IVF may also have some impact on the relationship between husband and wife. Because the treatment process requires both parties to participate together, the interaction and support between husband and wife is particularly important. However, due to physical and psychological pressure, tension and contradiction may arise between husband and wife. In order to maintain a good family relationship, couples need to understand and support each other, face difficulties together, and be confident.
Coping methods
In order to cope with the physical and mental impact of IVF, parents can take the following measures:
First, fully communicate with doctors. Understanding the possible problems and risks during the whole IVF process is an important means to reduce psychological pressure.
Secondly, seek psychological support. Communicate with professional psychological consultants to share their feelings and confusion, and you can get understanding and support.
In addition, keep a positive attitude. In the process of IVF, there may be setbacks and difficulties, but a positive attitude can help parents to persevere and increase the probability of success.
Finally, mutual support and trust between husband and wife is the most important. Facing difficulties together, mutual encouragement and understanding can strengthen the cohesion of families.
summary
The physical and psychological effects of IVF on parents cannot be ignored, but parents can mitigate these effects through reasonable coping methods. Maintaining good health, seeking psychological support and counseling, and strengthening communication and trust in family relations are effective ways to deal with the impact of IVF.
