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Will ivf help woman to avoid ectopic pregnancy or does it increase chance? if her chances do increase, how does ivf increase her risk?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Improves chances: IVF does decrease the risk of ectopic pregnancy but it does not eliminate it. Ectopic pregnancies can still occur from IVF. Close monitoring is needed especially if you have a history of previous ectopics.

Answered 9/27/2015

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