179. Complications and Side effects surrounding IVF

Going through an IVF cycle involves stimulating follicles and some people believe that this brings forth menopause. Is this true or false? Does this procedure have any long-term effects on a woman’s health?

The treatment requires that high doses of hormones be administered to women within a short period.

High levels of hormones most certainly have short-term effects on women.

Do these hormones pose a risk of various types of cancers such as ovarian or breast cancer?

Is there a risk of damaging blood vessels that could cause infection or internal bleeding during egg collection?

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