Fertility Drugs May Harm Eggs

When undergoing in-vitro fertilization, it's necessary to take ovary-stimulating fertility drugs in order to produce a good amount of eggs for increased chances of a successful pregnancy.

But today, things are changing, especially after a new study that found fertility drugs actually increase chromosomal abnormalities in eggs by up to 50%. These faults can cause health conditions like Down's Syndrome, and there seems to be a general fear amongst infertility specialists regarding this issue.

The study was performed in women with an average age of 40, and women of this age usually get very high doses of fertility drugs during this process.

To learn more, read the full article: A New Study Finds IVF Drugs May Cause Harm to Eggs