There is no dearth of myths surrounding fertility and its complicated
relationship with women. One disturbing myth even went to the extent of
associating IVF with cancer. But, some
recent studies have thankfully debunked this myth. These studies were disclosed
at American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2014 Annual Meeting.
These studies take in to account an impressive number of
patients. These women were undergoing IVF
treatment and showed no sign of cancer of any sort. However, the study did not take into account the
long-term effects of the In Vitro Fertilization treatment.
But, researchers in Denmark have solved this problem. The OMEGA studied a large base of women for
approximately 17 years. Among them, around 19,000 went through fertility
treatment and the remaining 6000 did not go through any form of such treatment.
The median age of the women was 50 years.
The study did not found any relation between IVF treatment and cancer.
A similar study in USA studied women in New York and Texas also
affirmed that IVF treatment and cancer is not related. In the study, the
duration of the study is only three years.
So, it can be concluded that the studies are reassuring. IVF is a safe practice and childless women can greatly benefit from it.
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