Does IVF affect the body of parents?
IVF refers to the process of transferring the fertilization process to the outside body through assisted reproductive technology, and then transferring the fertilized eggs to the mother's uterus to develop into a fetus. The emergence of this technology has brought new hope to many infertile couples, but it has also triggered some questions about whether IVF has an impact on parents' bodies. This problem will be discussed from several aspects.
1. Effect on mother's body
In the process of IVF, it is first necessary to inject ovulation promoting drugs to the mother to promote the ovarian excretion of multiple eggs, which may have a certain impact on the mother's body. On the one hand, ovulation promoting drugs may cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, leading to ovarian swelling, abdominal distension, abdominal pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. On the other hand, ovulation promoting drugs have certain side effects, such as nausea, fatigue, mood fluctuations, etc.
In addition, in the IVF transfer cycle, mothers need to inject progesterone and other drugs to promote embryo implantation, which may lead to some adverse reactions, such as breast pain, dizziness, etc. In addition, the stimulation of endometrium before transplantation will also bring some discomfort to the mother.
However, these effects are usually temporary, most patients can tolerate them, and gradually disappear after pregnancy. At the same time, doctors will also make adjustments according to the specific conditions of patients in the process of IVF to reduce discomfort.
2. Effect on father's body
For fathers, the IVF process involves relatively little intervention in their bodies. Usually, only semen is collected for in vitro fertilization. However, it may bring some inconvenience and pressure in the process of semen collection.
In addition, the father's sperm quality may also have a certain impact on the success rate of IVF. Some studies have shown that the sperm quality of elderly fathers may decline, thus affecting the quality and implantation rate of embryos. Therefore, in the process of IVF, fathers should also pay attention to their personal living habits and health conditions to improve the success rate.
3. Impact on embryo quality
The success of IVF is closely related to the quality of embryos. IVF embryos usually go through a series of culture and screening processes to ensure their quality and health. However, even after careful screening, there is still a certain risk of abnormal embryonic development and implantation failure.
This problem does not depend entirely on the IVF technology itself, but is affected by multiple factors, including the patient's age, egg and sperm quality, etc. Therefore, in the process of IVF, doctors will carry out individualized treatment plans according to the specific conditions of patients to improve the quality of embryos and the success rate of implantation.
4. Influence on parents' psychology
The psychological impact of IVF on parents cannot be ignored. For infertile couples, IVF is the last hope for them to realize their fertility aspirations. During the whole process, parents may experience complex emotions such as anxiety, nervousness and expectation.
In addition, IVF treatment usually takes some time, and not every attempt can be successful. Failed attempts may bring great psychological pressure and depression to parents. Therefore, in the process of IVF, it is very important for parents to establish a good psychological support system and a positive attitude.
Summary
To sum up, IVF does have a certain impact on parents' bodies, but most of the impact is temporary and can be reduced through doctors' adjustment and personal efforts. In addition, IVF will also have a certain impact on embryo quality and parents' psychology. Therefore, before IVF, parents should fully understand relevant information and actively cooperate with doctors to improve the success rate and maintain a good attitude.
