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Does IVF Cause Cancer? New Australian Research Findings

April 03, 2026 • Stephen Page

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Does undergoing IVF increase a woman's risk of developing cancer? It is a question that has loomed over the fertility industry for decades. In this episode of the Australian Family and Fertility Law Podcast, Stephen Page shares vital new data from a massive study involving over 417,000 women who underwent medically assisted reproduction.

The research, conducted by prominent Australian experts Christos Venetis and Professor Georgina Chambers and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), offers a clear and reassuring conclusion. Stephen, who serves as a director and secretary of the Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand, explains the findings and the statistical breakdown of various cancer types. While the study looked at huge numbers—including 275,000 women specifically undergoing IVF—the results show that cancer rates for this group remain consistent with the broader population. This episode is essential listening for anyone currently undergoing fertility treatment or considering it in the future, providing the scientific evidence needed to put long-standing fears to rest.

In This Episode:

New Australian research on the link between IVF hormones and cancer.
The significance of the study size involving nearly half a million women.
Insights into the findings for uterine, cervical, and ovarian cancer rates.
Why this research was endorsed by the Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand.
Understanding the "median age" factor in the study.
The surprising lower rates of certain cancers in the study group.
Stephen Page’s take on why this is a landmark moment for fertility patients.

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