Pediatrics
Could IVF raise children's odds for blood cancer?
(HealthDay)—Children conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) might have a slightly increased risk of developing blood cancer, a new study suggests.
Feb 4, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
ART conception tied to increased odds of maternal morbidity
(HealthDay)—For singleton pregnancies, conception with assisted reproductive technology (ART) is associated with increased risk of severe maternal morbidity, according to a study published in the January issue of Obstetrics ...
Dec 17, 2015
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Health
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals—threatening fertility in industrialized countries
The birth rate is declining in all industrialised countries, and socioeconomic factors and women's age are not solely to blame. Male reproductive health and environmental factors are also significant, as concluded in a new ...
Dec 10, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Frozen embryos as successful as fresh embryos in IVF
IVF cycles using embryos that have been frozen and thawed are just as successful as fresh embryos according to a new UNSW report.
Sep 10, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Costa Rica to regulate IVF after long row
Costa Rica's president will issue a decree to regulate in vitro fertilization (IVF) after a long legal battle, he said Wednesday.
Jul 23, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Family doctors important in advising young women on egg freezing for future fertility
Family physicians have an important role in advising women about the benefits and risks of egg freezing, argues an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Apr 13, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
In vitro births continue to rise in US
(HealthDay)—More babies in the United States are being conceived by in vitro fertilization, a new report shows.
Mar 3, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Use of IVF procedure for male infertility has doubled; not linked with improved outcomes
The use of an assisted reproduction technique known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) doubled between 1996 and 2012, although compared with conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF), use of ICSI was not associated ...
Jan 20, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study finds low rate of complications with assisted reproductive technology procedures
In the United States from 2000-2011, autologous (woman uses her own egg) and donor assisted reproductive technology procedures were associated with low complication risks, according to a study in the January 6 issue of JAMA.
Jan 6, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Australia a world leader in safe IVF
Australia and New Zealand are world leaders when it comes to safe IVF practice thanks to their focus on single-embryo transfer, according to the Assisted Reproductive Technology in Australia and New Zealand 2012 report by ...
Nov 6, 2014
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