Ovarian Stimulators, Intrauterine Insemination, and Assisted Reproductive Technologies Use and the Risk of Major Congenital Malformations—The AtRISK Study

CONCLUSIONSThe use of ART and IUI was associated with an increased risk of major musculoskeletal and urogenital malformations. ART was associated with a higher risk of MCM compared to ovarian stimulators used alone. Even the adjustment, a contribution of the underlying subfertility problems cannot completely ruled out given the differences in the severity of subfertility

Source: Birth Defects Research Part B: Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology - March 31, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Sonia Chaabane, Odile Sheehy, Patricia Monnier, François Bissonnette, Jacquetta M. Trasler, William Fraser, Anick Bérard Tags: Research Article Source Type: research