Journal article
Preterm birth and low birth weight among in vitro fertilization singletons: A systematic review and meta-analyses
Abstract
Our objective was to determine the risks of preterm birth (PTB) and low birth weight (LBW) in singletons conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF)+/-intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) compared to spontaneously conceived singletons after matching or controlling for at least maternal age. The MOOSE guidelines for meta-analysis of observational studies were followed. Medline and Embase were searched using comprehensive search strategies. …
Authors
McDonald SD; Han Z; Mulla S; Murphy KE; Beyene J; Ohlsson A; Group OBOTKS
Journal
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Vol. 146, No. 2, pp. 138–148
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
10 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.ejogrb.2009.05.035
ISSN
0301-2115