Egg inducing drugs have been in use for more 30 years and have been taken by millions of women as part of IVF treatment to help them have children.

Now a study of more than 15,000 women - 30 years after they gave birth - has suggested they are at least three times more likely to develop cancer of the womb.

While the risk still remains low, the scientists who carried out the survey, believe it is worth further investigation and that those who undergo the treatment should be carefully monitored.

I like to share any new information that comes to light even if it doesn't seem entirely positive because I think you need to know what's out there research wise to make an informed decision about treatments. It's worth reading the entire article here from The Telegraph newspaper in the UK.

Further down another consultant expresses a different view and is obviously not convinced reading between the lines. It's up to you to make up your own mind about how much weight you give the findings. I'm just reporting it.

“There have been a high number of studies that have failed to find a conclusive link,” he said. “It is important to remain vigilant about these things but the broad message must be reassurance.”