Abstract: The assisted reproductive technology, which mainly included in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer(IVF-ET) and intracytoplasmic single sperm injection(ICSI), has been the effective methods to the treatment of the infertility. But little is known about the health of children born after ART. This review summarizes what is known about the health of children born after ART and identifies outstanding issues of concern and areas for future surveillance.

Key words: Assisted reproductive technology, Preterm labor, Low birth weight, Birth defects, Developmental problems