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[The obstetric outcome of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer pregnancy]
1First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou.
Objective:
To evaluate the obstetric outcome of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) pregnancy.
Method:
This study compared the obstetric outcomes of 20 cases of IVF-ET pregnancy with that of 8210 deliveries at the same period in our hospital.
Results:
There were 45% (9/ 20) preterm birth, 50% (10/20) multiple pregnancy, 55% (11/20) pregnancy induced hypertension, 30% (6/20) placenta previa and 85% (17/20) cesarean section in group of IVF-ET pregnancy.
Conclusion:
The incidences of preterm birth, multiple pregnancy, pregnancy induced hypertension or placenta previa were significantly higher in IVF-ET pregnancy.
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