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Multiple births conceived by assisted reproductive technology in Korea
Young Sil Park1, Sun Hee Choi, Kye Shik Shim
1Department of Pediatrics, Kyung Hee University East West Neo Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Korean Journal of Pediatrics
|December 31, 2010
Summary
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has significantly increased multiple births (MBs) in Korea, particularly among women of advanced maternal age. This trend highlights ART
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Public Health
- Biostatistics
Background:
- Multiple births (MBs) have shown recent trends in Korea.
- Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a key factor in conception.
Purpose of the Study:
- Analyze recent trends of multiple births (MBs) conceived via assisted reproductive technology (ART) in Korea.
- Examine the relationship between MBs and advanced maternal age.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Korean Statistical Information Service.
- Incorporated annual ART reports from the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Main Results:
- Multiple births (MBs) increased by 275% by 2008.
- In 2006, 14.7% of all MBs in Korea were associated with ART.
- Women of advanced maternal age were disproportionately represented in the ART group.
Conclusions:
- Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a significant driver of increasing multiple births (MBs) in Korea.
- The rise in MBs is closely linked to ART use in women of advanced maternal age.
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