Surprising Facts About In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Risk Of Miscarriage Is Similar

Unfortunately, the risk of miscarriage after women become pregnant due to IVF does not change too much compared to the average for women who conceive naturally, which, according to multiple sources, is between fifteen and twenty-five percent. With this in mind, women and their partners can do more to support the pregnancy even before implantation in IVF, which can reduce the risk of miscarriage if this is part of the reason they decided to try IVF in the first place. Consulting with the doctor who will perform the IVF treatment is the best course of action here.

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