ArticleIrish journal of medical science2008
Pregnancy and perinatal outcomes after assisted reproduction: a comparative study.
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- Congenital anomalies observed in children conceived through assisted reproductive technology-a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2025Pooled it
- First-time mothers' experiences of foetal reduction in pregnancy following assisted reproductive technology treatment in Taiwan: a qualitative study.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2021Article
- Perinatal outcome ofArchives of medical science : AMS · 2019Article
- Biological risk versus socio-economic advantage: low birth-weight, multiple births and income variations among Irish infants born following fertility treatments.Irish journal of medical science · 2014Article
- Placental development during early pregnancy in sheep: effects of embryo origin on vascularization.Reproduction (Cambridge, England) · 2014Article
- Sex-related growth differences are present but not enhanced in in vitro fertilization pregnancies.Fertility and sterility · 2014Article
- The effect of IVF pregnancies on mortality and morbidity in tertiary unit.Italian journal of pediatrics · 2013Article
- Risk of preterm delivery in non-diabetic women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2012Article
- Racial and ethnic differences in the prevalence of placenta previa.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2012Article
- Smaller fetal size in singletons after infertility therapies: the influence of technology and the underlying infertility.Fertility and sterility · 2011Article
- Can prematurity risk in twin pregnancies after in vitro fertilization be predicted? A retrospective study.Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2009Article
- Congenital anomalies and other perinatal outcomes in ICSI vs. naturally conceived pregnancies: a comparative study.Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2009Article
- Pregnancy and perinatal outcomes after assisted reproduction: a comparative study.Irish journal of medical science · 2009Article
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Abstract
backgroundIncreasing use of fertility therapy has elicited concerns regarding adverse effects for expectant mothers and the health of children thus conceived.
aimsTo study the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes, birth defects and pregnancy complications following assisted reproductive technology (ART).
methodsQuestionnaire-based study involving 1,524 children and 1,182 pregnancies conceived following in vitro fertilisation (IVF) in two units. Outcomes were compared with the general population.
resultsIn the study group versus the general population; multi-foetal gestations, 26 versus 2%; singleton preterm delivery and low birth weight, 8.7 and 6.4 versus 4.3 and 4%, respectively; non-lethal congenital malformation rate, 2.6 versus 2.1%; placenta praevia, 2.8 versus 0.5%.
conclusionsMulti-foetal gestations remain the principal cause of adverse perinatal outcomes after ART. Singleton ART pregnancies have an increased risk of preterm delivery and low birth weight at term. Non-lethal congenital malformation rates are not increased following ART. Placenta praevia is increased following ART.
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