Assisted reproductive technology and major structural birth defects in the United States

2008305 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jennita Reefhuis · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Margaret A. Honein

Laura A. Schieve

Adolfo Correa

Charlotte A. Hobbs · University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Sonja A. Rasmussen

the National Birth Defects Prevention Study

Abstract

These findings suggest that some birth defects occur more often among infants conceived with ART. Although the mechanism is not clear, couples considering ART should be informed of all potential risks and benefits.

Topics & Keywords

Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Human Reproduction

Volume 24, Issue 2, pp. 360-366

DOI: 10.1093/humrep/den387

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