What are the effects of IVF on the mother's body?
In vitro fertilization means that the fertilized eggs are cultured into embryos in the laboratory through in vitro fertilization technology, and then implanted into the mother's uterus, where they eventually develop into babies. IVF has a significant impact on the mother's body, which mainly includes physiological and psychological changes.
Physiological aspects
1. Hormone regulation: In the process of IVF, mothers need drugs to promote follicular development and ovulation. These drugs will lead to dramatic changes in hormone levels, which will affect the body. For example, ovulation promoting drugs may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, which can cause ovarian swelling, abdominal distension, breast pain and other uncomfortable symptoms.
2. Physical burden: The IVF process requires the mother to inject drugs for many times, perform frequent ultrasound examinations and other medical operations, which will bring some burden to the mother's body. Especially older women or women in poor physical condition may face greater risks and discomfort in the process of IVF.
3. Weight change: During IVF, the mother may have weight change due to drug use and physical burden. Side effects of drugs may cause changes in appetite and weight fluctuations. In addition, some women may need to adjust their weight before pregnancy to improve the probability of pregnancy, which will also have an impact on the body.
Psychological aspects
1. Emotional fluctuation: In the process of IVF, the mother will experience many hopes and disappointments, and this emotional fluctuation will have an impact on the psychological state. During IVF treatment, women may suffer from anxiety, tension, stress, depression, and even depression.
2. Psychological burden: IVF has brought significant psychological burden to both husband and wife. The mother needs to bear the pain and discomfort in the process of IVF, as well as worries about embryo implantation and development. If repeated attempts are unsuccessful, their psychological pressure on their mothers will further increase.
3. Expectation and pressure: IVF is often the expectation and hope of both husband and wife for many years. Under this important psychological pressure, mothers will face pressure from family, society and themselves. For those couples with fertility disorders or long-term infertility, the IVF process is more critical, and they will feel great anxiety and tension when waiting for the results.
summary
Although IVF provides a viable way for couples who are difficult to conceive naturally, this process has a certain impact on the mother's body and psychology. In the process of IVF, mothers need to experience physiological changes such as hormone regulation, body burden and weight change. At the same time, they are also affected psychologically by emotional fluctuations, psychological burdens, expectations and pressures. Therefore, before IVF, both husband and wife should fully understand and make psychological preparations, maintain a positive attitude in the whole process, and seek professional doctors and psychological counseling support to cope with possible difficulties and challenges.
