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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Genetics
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) offer solutions for infertility.
  • While ART safety has been studied, comprehensive understanding of risks to offspring remains incomplete.
  • Multiple gestations are a significant concern due to associations with adverse perinatal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the risks to offspring associated with IVF/ICSI treatments.
  • To focus on the risks in couples with severe male factor infertility.
  • To provide a clear overview of potential complications in ART.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on IVF/ICSI safety and outcomes.
  • Analysis of risks associated with multiple gestations following ART.
  • Focus on severe male factor infertility as a specific treatment indication.

Main Results:

  • Multiple gestations are a primary risk factor in ART, linked to low birth weight and preterm delivery.
  • Increased perinatal mortality is associated with multiple births resulting from ART.
  • Specific risks for offspring from IVF/ICSI in severe male factor infertility cases are detailed.

Conclusions:

  • IVF/ICSI are established treatments for severe male factor infertility.
  • Understanding and mitigating risks, especially multiple gestations, is crucial for ART safety.
  • Further research is needed for a complete picture of ART's long-term effects on offspring.