Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Do Fertility Drugs Pose Heart Risks for Women?
Jan 28, 2026
They explore a long-term study linking fertility treatments to higher risk of dangerous blood clots like pulmonary embolism and DVT. Hormone protocols, especially programmed frozen embryo transfers, and repeated cycles are highlighted as influential. Practical topics include screening, risk-reduction steps during treatment, medication signals to watch for, and dietary tips to protect vascular health.
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ART Cycles Raise Clot-Related Heart Risk
- Each additional ART cycle modestly raises long-term cardiovascular risk, especially for clot-related events.
- The signal centers on pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis rather than gradual artery disease.
Programmed FETs Carry Stronger Associations
- Programmed frozen embryo transfer cycles showed a stronger association with later cardiovascular disease.
- Altered hormonal environments in programmed cycles likely influence long-term vascular outcomes.
Hormonal Stimulation Promotes Clot Formation
- Repeated high-dose hormonal stimulation creates a prothrombotic blood state and alters the endothelium.
- This pro-clotting tendency can become entrenched and persist years after treatment.