What effects does in vitro fertilization have on the body? Since its introduction in 1978, IVF technology has helped millions of couples successfully realize their dreams of having a baby. But behind the scenes, the effects of the medical procedures and drugs involved in IVF on the body are very complex and even potentially risky. This article will explore the impact of in vitro fertilization on the body. Impact on the female body The process of in vitro fertilization requires a series of high-tech assisted reproductive technologies such as ovulation induction, egg retrieval, culture, and transplantation. And these technologies have a negative impact on women