Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3939461 | Fertility and Sterility | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Since 1978, we have witnessed a successful evolution of assisted reproductive technology (ART), with improvement of the pregnancy rates and a growing demand. However, in recent years, there has been increasing concern regarding its safety due to the potential health impact on its infants. The raise of the developmental origins of adult disease has positioned low birth weight (LBW) as a significant health issue. Although multiple studies have associated ART with LBW, the etiology of this association remains largely unknown. We review the potential association between different components of ART and infertility with LBW, while acknowledging the limitations of interpretation of the existing literature.
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Authors
Laxmi A. Kondapalli, Alfredo Perales-Puchalt,