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Assisted Reproduction
Researchers' work adds to assisted reproduction body of knowledge
June 2nd, 2005
Assisted reproduction data are the focus of recent research from Belgium, the United States and Canada. Study 1: A review article in a recent issue of Human Reproduction Update assessed "the value of single embryo transfer (SET) to prevent multiple pregnancies (MP) after in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)." Author Jan M.R. Gerris, PhD, Middelheim Hospital, Antwerp, wrote, "The incidence of MP (twins and higher order pregnancies) after IVF/ICSI is much higher (about 30%) than after natural conception (about 1%). Approximately half of all the neonates are multiples. The obstetric, neonatal, and long-term...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-06-02)
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