IVF conception has no effect on academic performance: Aus study

The data from nearly half a million children provides reassurance for parents and clinicians, say the University of Melbourne researchers

Children born through IVF are academically and developmentally on par with their spontaneously conceived peers, according to a landmark Australian study.

University of Melbourne–led researchers say their analysis of data from almost half a million kids should reassure current and prospective parents, as well as clinicians involved in assisted reproductive technology.