Does IVF have any side effects? 3 side effects you should know about

The first sequelae: ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, which can easily cause excessive secretion of hormones in the body; the second sequelae: ectopic pregnancy; the third sequelae: psychological trauma. In vitro fertilization also causes great physical harm to women.

The first sequela: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Before we do the surgery, we first take some ovulation-promoting drugs or get injections to stimulate the ovaries to release multiple eggs as backup, but this drug contains a lot of hormones, so it is easier to cause excessive hormone secretion in the body, thus causing this disease. During the illness, you may experience abdominal distension, difficulty breathing, loss of appetite, and other problems. In severe cases, it may also cause a decline in cardiopulmonary function, but as long as it is controlled in time, there is basically no big problem.

The second sequela: ectopic pregnancy

IVF is to cultivate mature fertilized eggs in test tubes and then implant them into the uterus. However, after entering the uterine cavity, the fertilized eggs will not implant immediately, so there are three possible situations: 1. Successful conception; 2. Implantation failure, requiring another operation; 3. Move to the fallopian tube and cause ectopic pregnancy. If this happens, then you will need to undergo an abortion, and it may also cause the body to no longer be suitable for a second artificial cultivation, so the damage to the body is still relatively large.

The third sequelae: psychological trauma

Compared with physical injuries, psychological trauma is actually more serious, because the IVF process is very painful, and it is also very harmful to women's bodies. If they can make such a choice, they should have no other choice, and this is their last hope. But if it fails, it means that they may never be able to be a mother. Such a psychological blow is very large, and the probability of depression at this time is relatively high, so family members should pay attention to taking care of her emotions.

1. Bilateral fallopian tube obstruction: Whether it is inflammation, tuberculosis or endometriosis that causes fallopian tube obstruction or poor peristalsis, congenital fallopian tube absence or ectopic pregnancy, etc., which leads to fallopian tube removal, sperm and egg cannot meet. IVF technology has built a bridge for these patients. It can be said that bilateral fallopian tube obstruction is an absolute indication for IVF.

2. Immune infertility: The semen is washed and fertilized in vitro to avoid interference from immune factors.

3. Male factors: After the semen is washed and concentrated, its fertilization ability can be determined through in vitro culture.

4. Unexplained infertility: Under current examination conditions, no obvious cause has been found, and other treatments have not been successful for patients. In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer technology can be used to achieve a pregnancy rate of about 25%.

There is no clear numerical value for the success rate of IVF. In general, the success rate is around 50%, with a high of 70% and a low of 30%. The success rate will vary due to a variety of factors. Age is the main factor affecting the success rate of IVF. The older you are, the better the number of eggs and sperm, the lower the quality, and the lower the natural success rate. Clinically, the golden age for IVF is between 25 and 35 years old. If you do IVF during this period, the success rate may be as high as 65%; if you are over 35 years old, it may be only 50%; and it may be as low as 30% for those over 45 years old. In addition to age, the quality of sperm, eggs, fertilized eggs, embryos; the endometrial environment; the doctor's skills and experience; the mood; environmental pollution and other internal and external factors will affect the success rate of IVF.

Generally speaking, IVF requires 2 to 3 eggs to be retrieved at a time, and then 2 to 3 fertilized eggs are placed in the uterine cavity. The success rate is difficult to assess because everyone's physical condition is different, so the success rate is also different. It is recommended that if you cannot conceive naturally, you can go to the hospital for IVF. Just follow the doctor's instructions and follow the process.