Injury of IVF to the body
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a reproductive method in which sperm and eggs are cultured together in the laboratory, and then fertilized eggs are implanted into the mother's uterus. Although this technology provides many couples with fertility disorders with the opportunity to realize their dreams, IVF also has some physical harm. From the following aspects, IVF may cause some harm to the child's body.
Risk of premature delivery
In the early stage of IVF pregnancy, embryos often need to be cultured in the laboratory so that they can reach the stage of transplantation. However, this process may lead to faster embryo development, resulting in a shorter pregnancy time of IVF than natural pregnancy. Premature birth is one of the common complications of IVF. Premature children may have problems such as underweight, dyspnea and incomplete immune system.
In addition, IVF usually adopts multiple pregnancy. In order to improve the success rate, doctors may choose to implant multiple embryos in the mother. The risk of multiple pregnancy is often associated with preterm delivery.
Therefore, compared with natural pregnancy, IVF is more prone to premature delivery, and more attention should be paid to the health of children.
Risk of genetic diseases and defects
The fertilization process of IVF is usually carried out in the laboratory, and doctors may screen the embryo for genes to exclude some serious genetic diseases. However, this screening technology is not perfect and cannot exclude the risk of all genetic diseases.
In addition, IVF embryos may be affected by some factors that are not completely controllable in the culture environment, thus leading to some genetic mutations. These mutations may increase the risk of birth defects and genetic diseases.
Therefore, there is a risk of genetic diseases and defects in IVF, which requires parents to pay close attention to and conduct relevant tests after the birth of the child.
Side effects of hormone therapy
In order to promote ovarian ovulation, women usually need hormone therapy during IVF. These hormone drugs may cause a series of side effects, such as mood fluctuations, headache, nausea and breast hyperplasia.
The most common side effect is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). OHSS is a drug induced ovarian hyperstimulation reaction, which may lead to ovarian enlargement, ascites, blood clots and other problems in serious cases.
Although these side effects can be minimized through doctors' precise regulation of hormone dosage and timing, there is still a risk that pregnant women's bodies will be affected to some extent.
Psychological and social impact
The physical harm caused by IVF is not only limited to the children themselves, but also the psychological and social impact on parents and families.
The process of IVF is usually accompanied by great psychological pressure and anxiety, and couples who fail to conceive may feel depressed and disappointed. Even if the pregnancy is successful, people still need to face the prejudice against IVF and the doubts about children, which may cause some psychological burden on the family.
In addition, the high cost and cumbersome process of IVF may also bring economic and time pressure to families, which will have a certain impact on family life and social interaction.
summary
IVF may cause premature birth risk, risk of genetic diseases and defects, side effects of hormone therapy, and psychological and social impacts on the child's body. However, this does not mean that IVF is no good or immoral choice. For those couples who cannot conceive naturally, IVF is a valuable choice, but it needs to comprehensively evaluate and weigh the advantages and disadvantages under the guidance of doctors, reduce the possible risks, and provide the best care for children's health.
