PCSK9 and Lp(a) levels of children born after assisted reproduction technologies

ConclusionsWe show that PCSK9 levels increase with age in ART children, indicating a gradual deterioration of lipidemic profile that could lead to increased cardiovascular risk. Moreover, our results indicate that ART method may be of importance given that classic IVF is associated with higher levels of Lp(a).
Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research