In vitro fertilization is widely thought to be one of the great medical advances of the 20th century, helping women and couples have babies even if they struggle with infertility. But the procedure is not without risks.
New findings presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics' annual meeting in New Orleans on Saturday suggest that babies born through IVF, as well as other forms of assisted reproductive technology, have a slightly increased risk of birth defects, particularly those of the eye, heart, reproductive organs and urinary system.
"Couples should understand that the majority of infants born after assisted reproductive technology are perfectly healthy," Dr. Lorraine Kelley-Quon, a general surgery resident at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and an author of the new study, told The Huffington Post. "The results of our study simply imply that couples considering [it] should talk with their doctor about the potential risks ... so they can make an informed decision."
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