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How many infants have been born with the help of assisted reproductive technology?

202521 citationsOpen accessUniversity of Cape Town

Abstract

Ten million and up to 13 million or more infants have been born from ART in the 40 years since the first ART-conceived infant was born in 1978. This large number of infants born from both conventional and innovative applications of ART confirms that ART has helped millions of people realize parenthood, is now mainstream medicine, has had a significant societal impact, including novel family formation, and highlighted inequities regarding reproductive rights and access to care.

Research topics

  • Reproductive Health and Technologies
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy

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DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2025.02.009

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