IVF treatment doesn't always result in pregnancy, and it can be both physically and emotionally demanding. You should be offered counseling 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.
