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What are the Risks and Side effects of IVF?

  In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is one of the widely accepted assisted reproductive procedures. The ray of hope it has brought into the lives of many couples struggling with infertility and conception is not less than a miracle. We all know that every scientific and medical procedure is not a hundred percent guaranteed and carries at least a small aorta of uncertainty and risk. However, assisted Reproductive Technique (ART) has constantly tried to overcome every uncertainty and side-effect to provide better outcomes. Some of the risks and side-effects of IVF and ways to overcome them are: Ovarian Stimulation side-effect: Ovarian stimulation is the first step of IVF which requires hormonal interventions to induce ovaries to produce more mature eggs. The side effects here are caused due to hormonal side-effects such as inflammation of ovaries, pain, mood swings, bloating, and many more. These side-effects are generally mild to moderate and recede in a few days. IVF medication side-e...

Are there any side effects of IVF?

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is relatively a safe procedure and is a widely accepted treatment technique in recent times. However, all treatment procedures do carry an element of risks and side effects. IVF side-effects are mainly due to hormonal interventions especially during induction of ovaries. Some of the side effects of IVF are listed below.   ●        Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS): Typically, the stimulation of ovaries is accompanied by hormonal medications that are required to stimulate the ovaries to develop more follicles. OHSS is an ovarian stimulation side-effect that causes swelling of ovaries and becomes painful sometimes. Generally, mild OHSS symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea. Severe OHSS symptoms are excessive abdominal swelling, severe abdominal pain, decrease in urination, breathing difficulties.   ●        Egg retrieval side-effects : The egg retrieval stage inv...