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IVF / IUI HEALTH RISKS

2019-10-25 16:45:48
I am planning to go for IVF / IUI treatment. Does it increase the risk of cancer? I have heard for one of my frns and also found an article online that says that the medication increases the risk of ovarian or breast cancer.
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Answered2019-10-30 06:59:26

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If u don't have babies u will have to undergo IUI / IVF .. minimal risks are there in every thing.. if u do overstimulation then it increases chances of cancers..if ur so worried then u can go for adoption ..
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Answered2019-10-26 04:34:34

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