Reproduction Abstracts

Several million babies have been born worldwide since IVF and assisted-reproductive technologies (ART) became available. However, reports link IVF techniques with adverse short- and long-term health outcomes.1,2,3 Using a mouse model, we investigated the effect of IVF on the total cell number in blastocyst stage embryos and the postnatal health of offspring.Methods: Experimental groups; (NM) C57/BL6 non-superovulated females naturally mated wi...

Since the advent of IVF (in vitro fertilisation), several million babies have been born worldwide. However, reports link in vitro techniques with adverse short and long-term health outcomes. Using a mouse model, we investigated the effect of IVF and duration of culture on blastocyst development and cell number and the postnatal health of offspring. Experimental groups (8–13 litters each): NM (natural mating, non-superovulated) IV-ET-2Cell (2-cell embryos...