What are the risks of IVF?
22
September
IVF doesn't always result in pregnancy, and it can be both physically and emotionally demanding. You should be offered counselling to help you through the process.
There are also a number of health risks involved, including:
- side effects from the medications used during treatment, such as hot flushes and headaches
- multiple births (such as twins or triplets) – this can be dangerous for both the mother and the children
- an ectopic pregnancy – where the embryo implants in the fallopian tubes, rather than in the womb
- ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) – where too many eggs develop in the ovaries
Read more about risks of IVF.
