ISSN:
1573-7330
Keywords:
consanguinity
;
infertility
;
assisted reproduction
;
outcome
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Purpose: The outcome of pregnancies resulting from assisted reproduction technology does not seem to differ from the outcome of those arising from spontaneous natural conception. Methods: There is increased risk of chromosomal abnormality in spontaneous natural pregnancies resulting from consanguineous marriage, with consequent higher rates of miscarriage, stillbirth, and congenital abnormalities. Results: This study has shown a trend of an increased miscarriage rate (but not statistically significant) in pregnancies achieved in infertile couples of consanguineous marriages by assisted reproductive technology. Conclusions: Selecting embryos for transfer on the basis of their morphology does not appear to reduce the risk of chromosomal abnormality in these couples.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02070138
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