Common IVF extras lack strong evidence of improving fertility, research finds

MedicalXpress | 六月 24, 2026

Australian women trying to start a family through IVF are being offered optional extras with little or no evidence that they work, new research has found. A University of Melbourne-led study analyzed data from trials, looking at the effectiveness of 10 of the most popular IVF add-ons. The team found there was some weak evidence to support three common add-ons, but little to no evidence that the remainder increased the chances of a successful pregnancy.