Assisted reproductive technology. What is needed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

Authors

• Muhammad A. Majeed-Saidan, Department of Pediatrics (W932), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Armed Forces Hospital, PO Box 7897, Riyadh 11159, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (1) 4777714 Ext. 5834/1486. Fax. +966 (1) 2919165. E-mail: msaidan{at}hotmail.com/ msaidan{at}rkh.med.sa

Abstract

In 1978, the first in vitro fertilization baby was born. Since then, we have seen the introduction of several new modalities of assisted reproductive technologies ART, and the spread of ART procedures throughout the world. The number of ART units in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is increasing rapidly. The associated complications of ART procedures include fetal, maternal and childhood.

Article Type

Review

First Page

1871

Last Page

1874

Recommended Citation

Majeed-Saidan, Muhammad A. (2005) "Assisted reproductive technology. What is needed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 26: Iss. 12, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.3227