The multiple gestation epidemic: The role of the assisted reproductive technologies

被引:23
作者
Templeton, A [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Aberdeen, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Aberdeen Matern Hosp, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, Scotland
关键词
in vitro fertilization; assisted reproduction; multiple gestation;
D O I
10.1016/j.ajog.2004.02.017
中图分类号
R71 [妇产科学];
学科分类号
100211 ;
摘要
Human IVF has transformed so many lives, but there has been one major drawback - namely the so-called epidemic of multiple gestations. (C) 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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