How common is natural conception in women who have had a livebirth via assisted reproductive technology? Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

What is the proportion of women who experience natural conception after a livebirth via assisted reproductive technology (ART)?

Summary answer

Current evidence suggests that natural conception pregnancy may occur in at least one in five women after having a baby via IVF or ICSI.

What is known already

It is widely known that some women having babies via ART go on to conceive naturally. This reproductive history is of media interest and often described as 'miracle' pregnancies.

Study design, size, duration

A systematic review with meta-analysis was carried out. Ovid Medline, Embase, and PsycINFO were searched until 24 September 2021 for English language, human studies from 1980. Search terms were used for the concepts of natural conception pregnanc

SUBMITTER: Thwaites A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10391314 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature