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Do children born as a result of IVF/ICSI suffer more abnormalities than children born after natural fertilization?

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Do children born as a result of IVF/ICSI suffer more abnormalities than children born after natural fertilization?

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There is no higher incidence of abnormalities in children born from IVF/ICSI. Abnormalities are found in about 1% of the children, which corresponds with the figures for the general population of naturally fertilized children. There are no indications of increased risk.