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Are there adverse outcomes arising from fertility treatment?

The Infertility Treatment Authority now called the Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority, developed a pamphlet for consumers to provide an overview of possible health problems related to fertility treatment. It examines the potential risks associated with assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment and whether children born following ART have more medical issues than those conceived without ART. It is important to know that most babies are healthy, without any short or long-term problems. Click here to read more...