World IVF Day: A Mythbusting Celebration

Jul 25, 2024 Toshani Adhikary

The world observes IVF Day on July 25th of each year to commemorate Louise Brown, the first test tube baby

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Also known as World Embryologist Day, it celebrates the happiness and hope that IVF has brought to many

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Let's dispel some common misconceptions regarding in vitro fertilization (IVF)

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IVF is limited to younger women

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The success of IVF is certain

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IVF is painful

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IVF causes cancer

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World IVF Day: A Mythbusting Celebration

The world observes IVF Day on July 25th of each year to commemorate Louise Brown, the first test tube baby

Also known as World Embryologist Day, it celebrates the happiness and hope that IVF has brought to many

Let's dispel some common misconceptions regarding in vitro fertilization (IVF)

IVF is limited to younger women

IVF helps women of all ages, regardless of age, depending on health and fertility issues

The success of IVF is certain

Various factors, like underlying fertility issues, can affect an individual's IVF success rate

IVF is painful

Although there is a possibility of discomfort during the IVF process, patients experience as little pain as possible

IVF causes cancer

Studies have not shown that IVF procedures raise the risk of cancer