[Interconnection between assisted reproductive technologies, pregnancy complications and risk of birth defects]

Georgian Med News. 2014 Feb:(227):7-14.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The aim of the article was to investigate the relationship between pregnancy complications, infertility and assisted reproductive technologies (ART). The study was conducted on 1331 couples with complicated reproductive history. It is found that miscarriage and other complications of pregnancy depend rather on the etiopathogenesis of infertility than on the technique of ART. The highest frequency of complications of pregnancy was diagnosed in women with endocrine disorders. In case of congenital malformations in the fetus the frequency of birth defects was 3.6% after in vitro fertilization (IVF) and 1.8% in case of spontaneous pregnancy. It was found an increased risk of birth defects in singleton boys conceived by IVF.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Congenital Abnormalities / epidemiology
  • Congenital Abnormalities / genetics*
  • Congenital Abnormalities / pathology
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Low Birth Weight
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / genetics
  • Pregnancy Complications / pathology*
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / adverse effects*
  • Risk Factors