Assisted reproductive technology. What is needed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?
In 1978, the first in vitro fertilization baby was born. Since then, we have seen the introduction of several new modalities of assisted reproductive technologies ART, and the spread of ART procedures throughout the world. The number of ART units in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is increasing rapidly. The associated complications of ART procedures include fetal, maternal and childhood.
Majeed-Saidan
Muhammad A
MA
Department of Pediatrics (W932), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Armed Forces Hospital, PO Box 7897, Riyadh 11159, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. msaidan@hotmail.com
D001294:Attitude to Health; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D011247:Pregnancy; D018873:Pregnancy Rate / Q000208:ethnology / Q000639:trends*; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D012529:Saudi Arabia