Infertile couples, assisted reproduction and increased risks to the children.
Among possible causes of increased risks of health problems in babies resulting from assisted reproduction treatment, the main one is infertility itself. Epidemiological investigations aimed at assessing assisted reproduction and child health are difficult ones. Large multicentric international studies are necessary.
Cohen
Jean
J
Clinique Marignan, 8 rue de Marignan, Paris 75008, France. jeancoh@club-internet.fr
D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007246:Infertility / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors