In-vitro fertilization and spontaneous pregnancies: matching outcomes in Douala, Cameroon.

Thomas Obinchemti EgbeGuy SandjonClovis OurtchinghAndré SimoEugene Belley PrisoJean-Louis Benifla

Published in: Fertility research and practice (2016)

Cesarean delivery was more frequent amongst the IVF group than in the control group. The leading indications for cesarean delivery were advanced maternal age and IVF or precious pregnancy. The long-term neonatal outcomes of IVF babies beyond 5-min Apgar scores should be studied in Cameroon and follow-up beyond 1 year encouraged.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
preterm birth
gestational age
physical activity
body mass index
metabolic syndrome
glycemic control
insulin resistance