Most IVF ‘add-on’ treatments have no effect on fertility or remain unproven, study says (opens original article in a new tab)

A major study finds most IVF 'add-on' treatments lack proven effectiveness, may cause financial strain, and offer no real benefit to patients, with only a few showing weak potential advantages.

• Most IVF 'add-on' treatments lack reliable evidence of effectiveness
• Unproven add-ons may cause financial strain and false hope for patients
• Seven IVF add-ons showed no effect or inconclusive results in the study
• Three add-ons had weak evidence of possible benefits