Long term outcome of assisted reproduction technology babies

Most studies of assisted reproduction technologies reported that congenital malformations and aberrations, childhood cancers, acquired medical conditions, chronic illness, physical growth, and cognitive and socioemotional development were within the expected range for naturally conceived pregnancies. However few studies had included children beyond adolescence, and many unanswered questions remain about their long-term outcomes. To optimise outcome, the endpoint one aims to achieve should be BESST outcome (Birth Emphasising a Successful Singleton at Term). A multiple preterm birth is the main factor that adversely affects the outcome of children conceived by assisted reproduction technologies.