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Epidemiologic Approaches for Studying Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Design, Methods, Analysis and
Carmen Messerlian1, Audrey J Gaskins2,3
1Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA.
Current Epidemiology Reports
|October 17, 2017
Summary
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has resulted in over 5 million births globally. Future research requires advanced methods to ensure safe and effective treatments for improved outcomes in assisted reproduction.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive medicine
- Clinical research methodology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has advanced significantly but presents ongoing complexities for practitioners and researchers.
- Over 5 million infants have been born worldwide via ART, accounting for up to 4% of global births.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review key challenges in the study of ART.
- To propose strategies for addressing these research and clinical issues.
Main Methods:
- This is a review article, synthesizing existing knowledge and identifying research gaps.
- Focuses on critical analysis of current ART research practices.
Main Results:
- ART is increasingly utilized, with growing demand for treatments.
- Ensuring safe and effective clinical practices through rigorous research is paramount.
- Minimizing adverse outcomes for both mother and child is a critical consideration.
Conclusions:
- Future ART research necessitates sophisticated epidemiological frameworks, advanced methodologies, and robust analytical designs.
- Improved research approaches are essential for enhancing outcomes for subfertile couples and their offspring.