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Can the amount of hormones administered affect egg quality?

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No, the intensity of ovarian stimulation and the number of eggs retrieved do not increase the risk of genetic abnormalities in embryos created through IVF. Studies have shown that high-dose stimulation does not compromise embryo quality.

However, it is important to note that not all embryos are genetically normal, regardless of stimulation intensity. At the end of the process, 25 to 50% of embryos naturally carry genetic abnormalities, which means they will not implant successfully or may lead to miscarriage after implantation.

General information, not a diagnosis: talk to your doctor about your own situation.

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  • Prof. Arash Rafii

    Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Genetic Medicine

    Sidra Hospital

  • Prof. Michaël Grynberg

    Professor of Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Antoine Béclère and Jean Verdier University Hospitals

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