DEPICTING THE INCIDENCE OF COMPLICATIONS IN THE IN VITRO FERTILIZATION PREGNANCIES.

Background: Assisted reproductive technologies have been adopted widely in India with fewer incidences of complications. However, various increased risks including gestational diabetes, hypertension, and prematurity have been seen. Aim: The present clinical study was aimed at analyzing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancies and associated risk factors and major complications associated with IVF pregnancies. Methods: In 310 females undergoing IVF, the techniques, associated risk factors, and IVF-related complications were studied. The data gathered were analyzed statistically and results were formulated. Results: The study results showed that higher chances of twin pregnancy were associated with embryo transfer using 2 embryos. No significant association was seen in several pregnancies and gestational diabetes or gestational hypertension with p<0.05. The study results showed no significant association between gestational age gestational diabetes and gestational hypertension with p>0.05. Also, no significant correlation was seen in the gestational age and etiology of infertility with p=0.66. Among 68 preterm infants, 18 subjects reported ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome). Conclusion: Considering its limitations, the present study concludes that embryo numbers are correlated with multiple pregnancies. In older females, gestational hypertension is commonly seen, whereas, twin pregnancies are more common in younger females undergoing in-vitro fertilization pregnancies. A higher incidence of premature deliveries is seen in IVF pregnancies with no difference in the age of the females. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]