Belva F

ORCID: 0000-0003-2358-8014 · 3 papers in corpus
2024
Children born after assisted reproduction more commonly carry a mitochondrial genotype associating with low birthweight.
Nature communications ·doi:10.1038/s41467-024-45446-1

Children conceived through assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have an elevated risk of lower birthweight, yet the underlying cause remains unclear. Our study explores mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variants as contributors to birthweight d…

2021
Health of 2-year-old children born after vitrified oocyte donation in comparison with peers born after fresh oocyte donation.
Human reproduction open ·doi:10.1093/hropen/hoab002

Study questionDoes oocyte vitrification adversely affect the health of 2-year-old children compared with peers born after use of fresh oocytes in a donation programme?Summary answerThe growth and health of 2-year-old children born after ooc…

2020
Growth and other health outcomes of 2-year-old singletons born after IVM versus controlled ovarian stimulation in mothers with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Human reproduction open ·doi:10.1093/hropen/hoz043

Study questionDoes In vitro maturation (IVM) of immature oocytes affect health, including growth at 2 years of age, in singletons born to mothers with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?Summary answerThis study of 92 singletons born after IVM…