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Thirty-six percent of ART deliveries among women who used their own fresh eggs were multiple births (twins or more), compared with 3 percent in the general U.S. population during the same time period. This is because multiple embryos are often transferred to increase the likelihood of a live pregnancy. Multiple births are associated with greater risk for both babies, such as death and disability and for mothers, such as cesarean section and hemorrhage.
In general, the findings for 2001 were similar to those for 2000. More procedures were reported (107,587 in 2001 compared to 99,639 in 2000), and more infants were born as a result of ART (40,687 in 2001 compared to 35,025 in 2000).
Reporting of clinic fertility success is required by the Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act of 1992. The 2001 report was prepared by the CDC in consultation with the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
The full report is available on the Web at http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/art.htm or by calling CDC at (770) 488-5372. The ART Web pages are part of the reproductive health Web site, which is a resource for media, health professionals, and the general public. The site includes information on reproductive health and pregnancy, hysterectomy, HIV/AIDS, infant health, violence associated with reproductive health, and other issues.
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Contact: CDC, Chronic Disease Prevention Media Office(770) 488-5131
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