The altered immunological status of children conceived by assisted reproductive technology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the increased use of assisted reproductive technology (ART), assessing the potential health risks of children conceived on ART important to public health. Most research in this area has focused on the effects of ART on perinatal, metabolic, and oncological risks in children. Although an increased risk of immune-related diseases has been reported in children born after ART, there are no studies on the immunological status of these children. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of different embryo transfer methods and fertilization strategies on the immune status of the offspring.

Methods

A total of 69 children born to women treated with ART and a matched control group of 17 naturally conceived (NC) children, all aged from 3 to 6 years, were recruited in the

SUBMITTER: Xu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8620159 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature