Assisted Reproductive Technique Complications in Pregnancy

In vitro fertilization is considered one of the safest medical specialties. A large number of patients undergo this technique, while the number of complications remains minimal. Till now, only case reports exist, while data from large studies contradicts these results. Complications before starting IVF, during downregulation and ovarian stimulation, will be presented. Incidents after oocyte retrieval will be examined. Pregnancy complications will be analyzed, as long as they present with minimal percentage. A brief presentation of the late consequences of IVF to the pregnancy and embryo will be examined while pathophysiologic explanation, where available, will be mentioned.