We are discussing IVF Adds Ons this week with James Nicopoullos, clinical director at The Lister Fertility Clinic.
We discusses the complexities and controversies surrounding IVF add-ons and how difficult it can to make decisions about whether to use or not alongside IVF treatments.
We discuss:
- why IVF add-ons are optional extras that may not be necessary.
- How the HFEA’s traffic light system categorizes treatments based on evidence.
- How not all add-ons are supported by strong evidence.
- Why individual circumstances dictate the need for specific add-ons.
- Why Sperm DNA testing is crucial for unexplained infertility cases.
- Why patients should be informed about the pros and cons of add-ons.
- Why communication between patients and clinics is essential.
For more information on Add Ons please see the HFEA website.
*** Fertility Nutritionist, Kirsty Harrison and I will be running a free “Optimise Your Egg Quality” workshop on Monday 17th March at 7. To join us live or get the replay register here. ***
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