Low tolerance for complications

Fertil Steril. 2013 Aug;100(2):299-301. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.06.011. Epub 2013 Jun 24.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Embryo Transfer / adverse effects
  • Embryo Transfer / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infertility / epidemiology
  • Infertility / therapy
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / etiology
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care* / statistics & numerical data
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Multiple / physiology
  • Pregnancy, Multiple / statistics & numerical data
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / adverse effects*
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / psychology