Adjuvant Therapies
It is important to note that for many of these add-ons there is little or no evidence of their effectiveness to improve live birth rates. Nevertheless, your fertility specialist may decide to offer these treatments to individualise the care of your IVF treatment.
Monash IVF has a number of fact sheets on add-ons to help you make a fully informed decision. After discussion with your treating clinician, and if you choose to proceed with an adjuvant therapy, we will provide you with information on the specific therapy so you can weigh the evidence that this add-on may help you against the side effects it may cause, the known risks to mother and baby, as well as the extra costs.
- Androderm Patch
- Aspirin
- Cabergoline
- Clexane
- Dexamethasone
- Prednisolone
- Recombinant Growth Hormone
- Viagra
- Uterine Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
- Ovarian Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
- Neupogen (G-CSF) Infusion Therapy
- Intrauterine hCG
- Androgens
- Acupuncture
The University of Melbourne Partnership
With the assistance of federal government research funding Melbourne University has developed a useful website with up-to-date information on the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of add-ons. If you want an independent source of information on add-ons to help you decide, visit the link below.
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Wherever you are on your journey, one of our supportive nurse enquiry team members can help you understand your options and take the next step. These conversations are free and informative.