IVF Kids May Have Higher Risk of Developing High Blood Pressure

Researchers warn that children born through in-vitro fertilization need to be more closely monitored because of their higher risk factors. Shutterstock

Children born through in-vitro fertilization may be more likely to develop high blood pressure, a new study suggests.

Researchers found a higher average blood pressure among teens born through IVF than in children conceived naturally, according to a report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.