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IVF add-ons are common in Australia, but there's no proof most work
Key takeaways
- Deanna Carr went through IVF in her 20s, and says there's a lack of reliable information available for patients.
- Most optional add-on IVF treatments, such as acupuncture and steroids, don't improve the chance of having a baby, according to a major review of evidence.
- It comes as no surprise to Australian fertility experts, who say this is well understood in the industry, but highlights the need to have conversations between patients and doctors about risks and benefits.
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Deanna Carr went through IVF in her 20s, and says there's a lack of reliable information available for patients. (Supplied: Deanna De Cicco)
Most optional add-on IVF treatments, such as acupuncture and steroids, don't improve the chance of having a baby, according to a major review of evidence.
It comes as no surprise to Australian fertility experts, who say this is well understood in the industry, but highlights the need to have conversations between patients and doctors about risks and benefits.
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