Abstract
Assisted reproductive techniques can lead to medical complications such as multiple pregnancy and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. A critical appraisal and strategies to reduce the occurrence of these complications are discussed in this manuscript.
Keywords:
Assisted reproduction; complications.
Copyright © 2013 American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Embryo Transfer / adverse effects
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Embryo Transfer / methods
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Female
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Humans
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Incidence
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Infant, Newborn
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Infertility / epidemiology
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Infertility / therapy
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Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / epidemiology
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Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / etiology
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Patient Acceptance of Health Care* / statistics & numerical data
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy, Multiple / physiology
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Pregnancy, Multiple / statistics & numerical data
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Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / adverse effects*
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Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / psychology