How does IVF affect the mother's body? Does IVF affect fertility?

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Effects of IVF on Mother's Body

With the progress of science and technology, IVF has become an option for couples who cannot conceive naturally to realize their reproductive dreams. However, the impact of IVF on the mother's body is a matter of great concern. This article will elaborate on this from four aspects.

1. Hormone treatment and side effects

During IVF, mothers need hormone therapy to promote ovarian function. These hormones may cause some side effects, such as headache, abdominal distension, breast pain, etc. In addition, hormone therapy may increase the risk of pregnancy induced hypertension and diabetes. Therefore, mothers need to closely monitor and manage the side effects of hormone therapy during IVF.

At the same time, hormone therapy may lead to emotional fluctuations, making the mother feel anxious, depressed or irritable. This has a certain impact on the mother's mental health. Therefore, psychological support and care are also very important in the whole IVF process.

2. Physical and mental pressure

The process of IVF can be a more physical and mental work. First of all, mothers need to frequently go to the hospital for ovulation monitoring, egg collection, embryo transfer and other operations, which will cost a lot of time and energy. Secondly, in the whole process, the mother needs to endure the discomfort caused by medical operations and physical changes. Finally, expecting IVF results may bring great pressure and anxiety to mothers.

Therefore, couples preparing for IVF need to have sufficient physical and mental preparation, as well as good support and help to cope with the pressure of IVF.

3. Risk of complications during pregnancy

Although the IVF technology itself will not increase the risk of complications during pregnancy, women with IVF tend to be older and have complex infertility causes, which leads to their own risk of complications during pregnancy.

In addition, there is a higher risk of multiple pregnancy during IVF. Multiple pregnancy will increase the health risks of mothers and fetuses, such as premature delivery, low birth weight, hypertension during pregnancy, etc. Therefore, mothers need to receive strict monitoring and management during pregnancy during IVF to reduce the risk of complications.

4. Impact on fertility

There is a lack of scientific research with clear conclusions on the impact of IVF on fertility. IVF technology is carried out on the premise of not affecting the structure and function of the mother's reproductive organs, so there is usually no permanent impact on the mother's fertility.

However, hormone therapy may have some effect on the ovarian function of mothers. Some studies show that some women may enter menopause earlier after receiving IVF. However, the impact may be temporary rather than permanent.

Summary

To sum up, IVF has a certain impact on the mother's body. Hormone therapy and its side effects, physical and mental stress, risk of complications during pregnancy and temporary impact on fertility are all issues that need attention and management. Couples preparing for IVF should fully understand these effects and make reasonable decisions and treatments under the guidance of doctors to ensure the health of mother and baby.