There is no doubt a risk of having a pre-mature baby in the IVF Advanced procedure of having a baby. In fact, the risk in IVF advanced are several and need to be taken into consideration seriously.
Risks of IVF:
- Side effects of the fertility drugs such as headache, mood swings and abdominal pain.
- While collecting one’s egg, one may experience little bleeding, and damage to the bladder or infection.
- Use of fertility medications may also lead to ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome (OHSS). In this case, the ovaries become swollen and painful. This of course is a very rare condition.
What there is to know about these risks?
Based upon an Italian study in the journal Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology it was observed that in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) was linked up with a risk of nearly 80% of causing a spontaneous pre-term birth of baby i.e. being born 37 weeks ahead as compared to the usual natural form of conception.
The view held by Dr. Paolo Cavoretto belonging to the IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy, the placental development does play a major role in the “Pathogenesis of spontaneous preterm birth in IVF pregnancies. Even Laureate Professor John Aitken from the University of Newcastle was also not really surprised by such findings and did say that based upon previous findings there has been much evidence of preterm births and much usage of ICSI.
According to Dr. Aitken, “There is quite good data showing that miscarriage is elevated when ICSI is used as the insemination technology rather than IVF.”
Dr. Aitken further said that this form of technology has involved the taking of a single sperm cell from the tested and then directly injecting it into the respective female egg in order to achieve conception.” “It was originally developed to treat very severe male infertility, however increasingly clinics have been using it more as a “routine default measure”, said Prof Aitken.
What are the reasons for the risks in IVF Advanced?
- An element of guarantee conception.
- Risk of adverse consequence of using “unselected” sperm.
- Spermatozoa in conception.
- Risk of autism via ICSI.
- Use of “assisted reproduction measures” such as IVF or ICSI must not be used “thoughtlessly” and only when they are most required
- Drugs have to be properly used.
- Drugs tend to over stimulate.
- Severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which is results in the swelling of a woman’s egg sacs to more than twice their size.
- OHSS does produce toxins that do cause excessive fluid buildup in the abdomen, or around the lungs and heart, which can also be severely painful.
- Complications can be there at times.
- Premature delivery and low birth weight.
- Birth defects.
- Ectopic pregnancy.
- Ovarian cancer.
Other risks:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Decreased urinary frequency
- Shortness of breath
- Faintness
- Severe stomach pains as well as bloating
- Ten-pound weight gain within three to five days
- Egg retrieval carries risks of bleeding, infection, and damage to the bowel or bladder.
- The chance of a multiples pregnancy is increased on account of the fertility treatment. It could involve premature delivery and low birth weight.
- Though the rates of miscarriage are similar to unassisted conception, the risk does increase with maternal age.
- Assisted reproductive technology (ART) involves a significant physical, financial, and emotional commitment on the part of a couple.
- Psychological stress and emotional problems are common, especially if in vitro fertilization (IVF) is unsuccessful.
- IVF is expensive, and many insurance plans do not provide coverage for fertility treatment. The cost for a single IVF cycle can range from at least $12,000-$17,000.
Preventive measures:
- Ultrasound cervical screening in this high risk group in order to apply timely preventive strategies
- Future research reporting pregnancy outcomes should always emphasize etiological differentiation of preterm birth.
Conclusion
IVF is, no doubt, a way out to be mother or father but there are certain risks involved which one must be aware of. The risks are manifold and being aware of them helps in understanding the IVF Advanced procedure well. The physician will let you know the risks involved or you may yourself ask about the risks involved.
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