More Is Not Always Better When It Comes To Fertility Treatments.
According to a new study presented last month at a reproductive medicine meeting in Denver, more attempts aren't necessarily better...
According to a new study presented last month at a reproductive medicine meeting in Denver, more attempts aren't necessarily better or more useful when it comes to fertility treatments. The study found that about 1 in 3 women had a baby the first time they tried in vitro fertilization. The results improved to nearly 1 in 2 with a second try. That said, going with a third round of fertility treatments did little to improve pregnancy odds, as results tend to level off with time two and subsequent tries. Of course, individuals should consider their own circumstances and work with a fertility specialist when deciding on undergoing, or not undergoing more fertility treatments. However with the high costs of fertility treatments, not to mention the stress these treatments can cause, the facts that results may not improve with extra treatments is something all families should consider. Learn more about fertility treatments:
- Infertility – the topic no one is talking about
- Moms want tighter regulation on in-vitro fertilization
- Fertility treatment options for single patients and same sex couples
- Assisted fertility babies have higher risk of birth defects
- Fertility treatments can be risky for mama and baby
- Trying to conceive: conversations you should have with your doctor
