Gestational surrogacy in Australia 2004-2011: treatment, pregnancy and birth outcomes.

Background: Information on gestational surrogacy arrangement and outcomes is limited in Australia.

Aims: This national population study investigates the epidemiology of gestational surrogacy arrangement in Australia: treatment procedures, pregnancy and birth outcomes.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted of 169 intended parents cycles and 388 gestational carrier cycles in Australia in 2004-2011.