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IVF Add-ons Under Scrutiny

Updated 2026-09-30 11:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

A scientific article questions the efficacy of IVF 'add-on' treatments, raising concerns about their widespread use. The debate centers on whether these treatments should be offered to desperate parents.

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Scientific American

IVF ‘add-ons’ offer hope to parents desperate for a baby. But are they backed by science?

There’s little evidence that many IVF “add-on” treatments work. Should they even be offered?

2026-09-30 10:00 UTC