Risks Related to IVF

People suffering from infertility might have to opt for in vitro fertilisation. In this procedure the eggs are taken from the female’s body and artificially fertilised with a sperm outside the body of the woman and then the embryo is transferred back to the woman’s womb to cause pregnancy. Most probably you have already heard about it and also have a lot of misconceptions about it which might really scare you and change your mind about trying out the treatment. Below we will discuss the actual facts about IVF treatment where you will get to know which of the things you heard were actually true.

Raised chances of breast cancer-As IVF treatment causes changes in the levels of oestrogen and progesterone in your body, and both the hormones are responsible for causing breast cancer; women often fear going through IVF will increase their chances of having it. But after an extensive study, it was found to be untrue. Those women have as much chances as regular women of acquiring the cancer.

Ovarian cancer-Similar to breast cancer, people think IVF increases the chances of getting ovarian cancer. According to another extensive study this too was found to be just a myth.

Delayed births or birth defects-Thoughts surrounding delayed birth or birth defects hold no truth. Infact,the embryos are usually tested for any abnormalities of defects prior to its implantation. Some studies have even shown that IVF babies are even genetically superior that the normal ones.

Complicated pregnancies-This is actually true. IVF patients might experience some complications during pregnancy. But the problems aren’t caused by the treatment; instead the infertility of the woman might affect the pregnancy.

Blood clots- IVF patients or any other women with increased levels of oestrogen in her body will be more prone to blood clots.