Unnecessary IVF/ICSI Procedures and their Related Risks

Ayman Shehata Dawood

Abstract

Assisted reproductive techniques are nowadays widely used to help couples suffering from infertility to achieve successful pregnancy. By far IVF and ICSI are the most popular techniques used. Although these techniques are beneficial and have a reasonable success rates, they have some risks and catastrophic complications. Both gynaecologists and couples may opt to these procedures without clear indications. In this article complications of these techniques are discussed.

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