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In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) — risks and complications
4 documented risks. Severity reflects clinical significance, not probability.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
moderate3.00% (1.00–5.00%)Prevention: Antagonist protocols with GnRH-agonist trigger in high-responders; freeze-all approach where indicated.
Sources: eshre-good-practice-ivf
Bleeding or infection from egg retrieval
moderate0.50%Prevention: Aseptic technique; avoidance of vascular structures on imaging.
Sources: eshre-good-practice-ivf
Multiple pregnancy
moderate10.00% (5.00–20.00%)Prevention: Single embryo transfer (SET) policy.
Sources: eshre-good-practice-ivf, asrm-clinic-standards
Failed cycle (no embryo to transfer)
moderate10.00% (5.00–20.00%)Prevention: Realistic counselling on age-related success rates.
Sources: eshre-good-practice-ivf