Effects of IVF on the health of mothers and infants
With the progress of science and technology, IVF technology has become a choice for many infertile couples to have children. However, the emergence of IVF has also triggered some concerns about the health of mothers and infants. This article will elaborate on the risks of IVF to mother and infant health from the aspects of pregnancy cycle, multiple pregnancy, genetic disease screening and psychological impact.
Pregnancy cycle
The pregnancy cycle during IVF may cause certain pressure and risk to the mother's body. The first is the process of ovum retrieval, which needs to stimulate ovarian development through ovulation promoting drugs, which may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), ovarian swelling, ascites accumulation and other complications. The second is the process of embryo transfer, which is an invasive operation that may lead to endometrial damage, infection and other complications. The last is the pregnancy period. During the development of the baby, the mother's body may be burdened, such as the increased risk of pregnancy complications such as hypertension and gestational diabetes.
However, it should be noted that IVF technology has also made great progress in monitoring and regulating the pregnancy cycle. Doctors can better prevent and deal with pregnancy related complications to ensure the safety and health of mothers and infants.
Multiple pregnancy
In the process of IVF, the incidence of multiple pregnancy is higher than that of natural pregnancy. Multiple pregnancy will bring certain risks to the health of mother and baby. For mothers, multiple pregnancy will increase the risk of premature delivery, birth canal injury and other complications. For infants, multiple pregnancy is easy to lead to low weight, growth retardation and other problems.
Therefore, in IVF technology, doctors usually try to control the number of embryos to reduce the incidence of multiple pregnancies. By selecting single embryo transfer, the risk of multiple pregnancy can be effectively reduced, and the health level of mothers and infants can be improved.
Genetic disease screening
IVF technology can provide more choices and possibilities for couples in genetic disease screening. The risk of some hereditary diseases can be screened by genetic testing of embryos. However, this has also triggered some moral and ethical disputes.
In genetic disease screening, on the one hand, it can help couples avoid passing on genetic diseases to their offspring and ensure the health of infants. On the other hand, excessive screening may lead to the intervention of factors such as gender selection and appearance, involving ethical issues.
Psychological influence
The IVF process is a period of hope and pressure for couples. This psychological pressure may have a certain impact on the health of mothers and infants.
Mothers may face psychological pressure and anxiety during IVF, which may have a certain impact on pregnancy and fetal development. Therefore, in the process of IVF, psychological support and counseling for couples are very important to ensure that they can actively cope with pressure and maintain physical and mental health.
Summary
To sum up, the impact of IVF technology on the health of mothers and infants is a complex issue. Although there are some risks and challenges, with the continuous progress of science and technology, doctors have been able to effectively cope with these problems, reduce risks, and ensure that IVF couples can obtain safe and healthy reproductive opportunities. In the future, with the further development of technology, we can expect IVF technology to become more safe and reliable, and realize the dream for more infertile couples.
