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All children born were at 25\u00a0weeks\u2019 gestation and survived; however, poor neurodevelopmental outcome remains a major concern in one child.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The use of reproductive technology to achieve a multiple pregnancy at such an advanced post-menopausal age generated a debate on ethical, psychosocial and medical questions. We share this debate and highlight the need to reconsider international guidelines for women of advanced reproductive age.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1007\/s00404-021-06127-2","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2021,6,19]],"date-time":"2021-06-19T05:02:35Z","timestamp":1624078955000},"page":"851-854","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/springer_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":4,"title":["Never too late? 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