The Association of Assisted Reproductive Technology with Placental and Umbilical Abnormalities.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Global utilization of assisted reproductive technology (ART) is increasing; however, it is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes. Placental and umbilical cord abnormalities contribute significantly to these negative outcomes. However, it remains unclear whether ART independently increases the risk of such abnormalities. This study aimed to investigate the association between ART and key umbilico-placental abnormalities, after adjustment for confounders. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, singleton pregnancies receiving routine antenatal care (January 2015 to June 2024) at the 3rd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, were analyzed. Pregnancies conceived via ART were compared to those conceived spontane

SUBMITTER: Siargkas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12113098 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature