Recent changes in IVF clinical practice: data linkage to investigate their impact on fetal growth and birth defects. [ 2015 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Michele Hansen (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Adrian Charles ,  Dr Anna Kemp ,  Prof Elizabeth Milne ,  Prof Roger Hart

Brief description In Australia 1 in 25 births are conceived from IVF treatment and this is increasing with the continuing trend towards later childbearing. This study will use linked population data to assess fetal growth and birth defects in IVF-conceived children following major changes to IVF practice in the last decade. There are limited data internationally on health outcomes following the use of more recent IVF techniques and insufficient data to allow for adequate pre-treatment counselling.

Funding Amount $AUD 219,076.27

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant