What are the risks of IVF to women's health?

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The risks of IVF to women's health

The development of IVF technology has brought hope to many infertile couples, but at the same time, IVF also has certain risks to women's health. This article will elaborate on the impact of IVF on women's health from four aspects: physical risk, psychological risk, economic risk and social risk.

physical risk

First, hormonal treatment during IVF may trigger a series of physical reactions, such as mood fluctuations, breast pain, headache and nausea. In addition, medical examinations such as extracellular cycle monitoring and titer monitoring may lead to complications such as bleeding, infection and ovarian enlargement.

Secondly, ovum retrieval is a part of IVF, and there may be a risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). OHSS is a rare but serious complication. The patient may have abdominal distension, abdominal pain, vomiting, dyspnea and other symptoms, and may even lead to ovarian torsion or thrombosis.

In addition, the risks of pregnancy cannot be ignored. After the success of IVF, women may face a higher risk of miscarriage and premature delivery. At the same time, IVF may be associated with multiple pregnancy, which increases the health risks of pregnant women and fetuses. Multiple pregnancy may lead to premature delivery, placental abruption and neonatal related health problems.

Psychological risk

The IVF process is an emotional experience for women. In the whole process, women may face great anxiety, tension and pressure. For couples who have failed in many attempts, this psychological burden may be even heavier.

In addition, IVF may also affect women's self-esteem and self-confidence. Women may feel remorse, doubt their physical ability, and even question their female identity. These psychological pressures may have a long-term impact on women's mental health.

At the same time, after the success of IVF, women may be faced with excessive concern and worry about the baby, often with psychological problems such as anxiety and postpartum depression.

economic risks

The high cost of IVF technology is one of the important reasons why many couples choose to give up. Test tube babies include multiple trials, hormone therapy, medical examination, surgery and other stages, all of which require a large amount of economic investment. Moreover, IVF can not be achieved in a single success. It may require multiple attempts, which further increases the economic burden.

social risk

The social risks of IVF to women are mainly reflected in the external pressure of public opinion and discrimination. IVF is still a relatively new technology, so people may have different views on IVF. Some people may have a prejudice against IVF, believing that this is an abnormal way of reproduction. Such public opinion pressure and discrimination may have a negative impact on women's psychology.

In conclusion, IVF has certain physical, psychological, economic and social risks to women's health. When choosing IVF technology, women should fully understand the risks and communicate and negotiate with doctors to ensure their physical and mental health.