Effects of IVF on health
IVF refers to an infant who develops by culturing a fertilized egg into an embryo in the laboratory and then transplanting it into the mother's uterus through assisted reproductive technology. The emergence of IVF technology provides a hope for couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, there are some differences between the birth mode of IVF and natural pregnancy, which may have a certain impact on the health of infants.
1. Risk of birth defects
Research shows that the birth risk of test tube babies is higher than that of naturally conceived babies. On the one hand, in vitro pregnancy requires adjuvant treatment with hormones, which will increase the risk of infants suffering from some congenital malformations. On the other hand, IVF babies may experience multiple transplants and exposure in the culture environment, which may also affect the development of babies and increase the probability of birth defects.
In order to reduce the risk of birth defects, doctors will conduct a comprehensive genetic screening for couples to check whether they carry pathogenic genes before performing IVF procedures. At the same time, in the process of culture and transplantation of test tube babies, doctors will try to reduce the damage to embryos and select high-quality embryos for transplantation to reduce the incidence of birth defects.
2. Tracking and management of health problems
IVF babies need long-term health tracking and management after birth. Because the birth mode of IVF babies is different from that of natural pregnancy, their development process may have some different characteristics and problems from that of natural babies.
In order to ensure the physical health of IVF babies, doctors will conduct regular physical examination and development assessment to find and deal with possible health problems in a timely manner. At the same time, parents and doctors also need to pay close attention to the growth and development of IVF babies, reasonably arrange their diet and living habits, and provide a good living environment to promote their healthy development.
3. Emphasis on mental health
The process of IVF pregnancy often goes through a lot of treatment and waiting, which will have a certain impact on the couple's psychology. For IVF babies, they may be different from their peers in the process of growing up, or know that they were born in a special way, which will produce some psychological pressure.
In order to ensure the psychological health of IVF, couples should maintain a positive and optimistic attitude and give children enough love and attention. In the process of children's growth, the family and school environment should also give them appropriate support and encouragement, and cultivate their healthy and positive psychological quality.
4. Continuous progress of medical technology
With the continuous progress of medical technology, the technology of IVF is also improving and perfecting. At present, many hospitals can provide high-quality IVF services, providing good choices for couples to realize their reproductive dreams.
Through continuous improvement of technology and operation level, doctors can reduce the health risks of IVF and improve the success rate. At the same time, the hospital will continue to improve services, strengthen communication and cooperation with patients, and provide all-round medical support and care for IVF families.
Summary
The impact of IVF on health is mainly manifested in the increased risk of birth defects and special health management needs. In order to ensure the health of IVF, doctors conduct comprehensive management from genetic screening, embryo selection to health tracking. In addition, attention should also be paid to the mental health of IVF. Although there are certain health risks, with the continuous progress of medical technology, the health status of IVF will be better protected.
