According to Kourtney Kardashian, the medicine she's be given by her doctor while going through IVF treatment has forced her to go into menopause. But can this really happen? One medicine commonly used in IVF, because it boosts stimulation and prevents illness from ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, works by "temporarily stopping the release of hormones that normally stimulate estrogen production and ovulation of eggs from the ovary," says Dr. Jenna Turocy. This can lead to menopause-like symptoms. But Turocy stressed that there's a difference between experiencing symptoms of menopause, as opposed to actual menopause, when going through IVF. Read more about the difference below. |
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