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Fertility Treatments Linked to Slight Cancer Risk Rise

3/14/2026

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A study of 400,000 Australian women found fertility treatments, including IVF and clomiphene citrate, linked to small increases in uterine and ovarian cancers.
However, the overall cancer risk for women undergoing these treatments remains comparable to the general population.
Uterine cancer rose up to 83% and ovarian cancer 23%, while cervical and lung cancer rates decreased significantly.
Researchers caution that infertility-related factors may influence risk and urge continued cancer screenings.

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Story summary

A study of 400,000 Australian women found fertility treatments, including IVF and clomiphene citrate, linked to small increases in uterine and ovarian cancers.
However, the overall cancer risk for women undergoing these treatments remains comparable to the general population.
Uterine cancer rose up to 83% and ovarian cancer 23%, while cervical and lung cancer rates decreased significantly.
Researchers caution that infertility-related factors may influence risk and urge continued cancer screenings.