Most IVF ‘add-on’ treatments have no effect on fertility or remain unproven, study says
New research indicates that most IVF 'add-on' treatments lack proven benefits for increasing pregnancy odds.
📍 The outcome
A study and Lancet review found that most IVF add-on treatments have no proven benefit or effect on fertility. Research indicated there was insufficient evidence to support the use of these complementary services.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The brief
A new Australian study finds that many IVF add-on treatments are either unproven or have no effect on fertility. Despite the lack of evidence, these services continue to be offered to patients.
Coverage from The New York Times, The Guardian, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation emphasizes that these treatments are commonly sold to boost IVF odds despite little supporting evidence. SBS Australia notes that 'desperate' patients are often the ones offered these services.
Future developments depend on the application of this research to how add-on treatments are marketed and sold to patients.
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Who reported it (8)
- Most ‘add-on’ IVF treatments do not improve fertility, study says The Independent · 45d ago
- There is insufficient evidence that most complementary treatments for in vitro fertilization improve fertility Science Media Centre España · 45d ago
- Lancet review questions IVF add-ons as most show little proven benefit India Today · 45d ago
- 'Desperate' IVF patients offered treatments with no proven fertility benefits SBS Australia · 45d ago
- IVF add-ons are common in Australia, but there's no proof most work Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 45d ago
- IVF ‘add-ons’ don’t work or have little evidence when it comes to pregnancy, new Australian research finds SMH.com.au · 45d ago
- Services Sold to Boost I.V.F. Odds Backed by Little Evidence, Study Finds The New York Times · 45d ago
- Most IVF ‘add-on’ treatments have no effect on fertility or remain unproven, study says The Guardian · 45d ago broke it first
Quick answers
What did the new research find regarding IVF add-ons?
The study found that most IVF add-on treatments have no effect on fertility or remain unproven.
Where are these add-on treatments commonly used?
According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, IVF add-ons are common in Australia.
What is the evidence for these services' effectiveness?
Coverage from The New York Times and SMH.com.au states there is little evidence that these services work to increase pregnancy odds.
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