Danish registers on aspects of reproduction

Abstract

Introduction: The establishing of three Danish population-based registers, namely the Fertility Database, the Register of Legally Induced Abortions, and the In Vitro Fertilisation register, aimed at providing data for surveying of reproductive outcome.

Content: The registers include information on births, abortions, and assisted reproduction as well as selected characteristics of the women (and men) involved.

Validity and coverage: Both the validity and coverage of each register are considered of high quality.

Conclusion: These registers provide, both individually and in combination, unique opportunities for undertaking detailed and comprehensive research in the field of reproduction.