Human Reproduction, Vol. 17, No. 12, 3011-3015,
December 2002
© 2002 European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
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Safety issues in assisted reproduction technology
The children of assisted reproduction confront the responsible conduct of assisted reproductive technologies
Centre de Recherche en Biologie de la Reproduction (CRBR), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Laval University and Ontogeny and Reproduction Research Unit, CHUL Research Center (CHUQ), Canada
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CRBR, T1 49, CHUL/CHUQ, 2705 Boul. Laurier, Québec, Canada, QC G1V 4G2.E-mail:
ray.lambert{at}crchul.ulaval.ca
Neurological sequelae and multiple birth defects have been observed in children conceived by IVF and ICSI. Multiple pregnancy is the most important risk factor. These health problems challenge the responsible practice of medicine. The core values of medicine and the deontology of the profession have been reviewed to define the responsible conduct of research and clinical practice. Professional associations have proposed guidelines to reduce health problems in assisted reproductive technology. Although these health problems could have been prevented, this response by the medical community is nonetheless an important step towards improving responsible medical practices that have become questionable over the years. Professional associations must find out means, not only to implement their guidelines, but also to prevent the recurrence of such episodes in the history of medicine.
Key words: assisted reproductive technologies/clinical responsibility/ethics/health problems/multiple pregnancies
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