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Complications of ART and Associated Early Pregnancy Problems

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A healthy, term live birth following assisted reproduction in the most desired outcome. However, during the various phases of treatment, complications may arise. In this chapter, we present an up-to-date knowledge of ART associated complications, their prevalence and means of diagnosis. Described risks are related to ovarian stimulation, oocyte retrieval, as well as early pregnancy. Over-response and development of potentially life threatening ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is related to ovarian stimulation with gonadotropins. Oocyte retrieval can be followed by bleeding and injury to the internal pelvic organs. Once pregnancy establishes, the risk of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy occurs. ART complication associated with long term implications for the couple and the offspring is development of a multiple pregnancy. It is important to be aware of the potential serious complications that may arise during ART. These should be weighed against potential benefits and couples counselled accordingly.

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Polanski, L.T., Baumgarten, M.N. (2017). Complications of ART and Associated Early Pregnancy Problems. In: Jayaprakasan, K., Kean, L. (eds) Clinical Management of Pregnancies following ART. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-42858-1_5

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