Fertility treatment linked to small increase in uterine and ovarian cancer, major study finds

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By Olivia Bowthorpe

Women who undergo fertility treatment face a small increased risk of certain cancers including uterine, ovarian and melanoma, according to a major study.

However, overall cancer rates remain similar to the general population, providing reassurance to the growing number of people seeking medically assisted reproduction (MAR).