Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Reproductive endocrinology

Reproductive endocrinology
Whether assisted reproductive technology is an independent risk factor for development of cerebral palsy remains unclear. A meta-analysis found the risk of cerebral palsy was doubled in children who were conceived with IVF technology . However, the increased risk of cerebral palsy appeared to be mediated by the high frequency of low birth weight/preterm birth and multiple gestation in the IVF groupObesity-related hormonal changes in overweight men appear to adversely affect sperm parameters and may cause erectile dysfunction . The effect of weight loss on sperm parameters and pregnancy rate has not been studied.

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