Abstract
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are associated with a moderately higher risk of preterm birth and low birthweight, but the causes are unknown. A recent study by Mertens et al. reveals a link between being born through ART, ovarian stimulation, and an increased incidence of mitochondrial heteroplasmic variants that correlate with lower birthweight.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 569-571 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 7 |
Early online date | 24 Apr 2024 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2024 |
Keywords
- assisted reproduction
- birthweight
- mitochondria
- ovarian aging
- ovarian stimulation
- preterm birth