On average, with every GIFT cycle you have a 30 percent chance of getting pregnant and a 27 percent possibility of delivering a baby. Also, GIFT allows the embryo to arrive in the uterus naturally, without disrupting the development of the uterine lining, and this appears to boost success rates. Unlike a standard IVF treatment, GIFT requires minor surgery. While you may welcome more than one baby, carrying multiple fetuses increases your risk of miscarriage and other complications . Some doctors recommend aborting one or more fetuses if you are in danger of losing them all.
Cancer is another concern.
Though a new study of 2,500 Israeli women shows no increased risk for breast or ovarian cancer among women who have used fertility drugs, the same study does support a link between fertility drugs and endometrial cancer. A woman also has an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy , where an embryo implants in a Fallopian tube or her abdominal cavity. Inc. All rights reserved. This Web site is a free resource for everyone in Minnesota. Links to certain services are available only to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota members.