Assisted reproductive technologies in Africa: first results from the African Network and Registry for Assisted Reproductive Technology, 2013

ConclusionThis marks the beginning of an ART registry in Africa, but because ART utilization could not be established, degree of access to ART remains speculative. Pregnancy rates were favourable but underpinned by a preponderance of young women and the transfer of multiple embryos. Efforts are needed to explore treatment barriers, improve pregnancy follow-up and reduce the high rate of multiples. This inaugural report from the African Network and Registry for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ANARA) indicates a willingness and ability of ART centres to voluntarily report and monitor utilization and outcomes of ART, which reflects a rising standard of ART in Africa. It is anticipated that more centres and countries will join ANARA to continue this trend.
Source: Reproductive BioMedicine Online - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research