Fertility Drugs: What are they and are they safe?

The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services University of Connecticut Health Center Dr. Claudio Benadiva, MD, HCLD IVF Laboratory Director Goals and Objectives: At the completion of this lecture, the practitioner should be able to: 1. Identify the many different drugs that are used for infertility treatment, mechanisms of action, risks and side effect. 2. Understand the current evidence regarding the association between ovarian cancer and the use of fertility drugs. 3. Review several strategies available to prevent and treat severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.