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Assisted Reproduction
Single embryo transfer and IVF/ICSI outcome reviewed
April 28th, 2005
A review article in a recent issue of Human Reproduction Update assessed "the value of single embryo transfer (SET) to prevent multiple pregnancies (MP) after in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)." Author Jan M.R. Gerris, PhD, Middelheim Hospital, Antwerp, wrote, "The incidence of MP (twins and higher order pregnancies) after IVF/ICSI is much higher (about 30%) than after natural conception (about 1%). Approximately half of all the neonates are multiples. The obstetric, neonatal, and long-term consequences for the health of these children are enormous and costs incurred extremely high." Gerris stated, "Judicious...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-04-28)
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