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Assisted Reproduction
In vitro maturation plus natural cycle IVF has promise as low-cost alternative
June 30th, 2005
According to a report from Belgium, "The development of immature oocyte collection techniques for in vitro maturation (IVM), combined with novel culture techniques, opens new possibilities for assisted reproductive technology. "Optimization of clinical management of IVM cycles will enhance pregnancy outcome, so that IVM might become an effective, alternative, assisted reproduction treatment for infertile patients irrespective of the cause of infertility." E.G. Papanikolaou and colleagues, Dutch Speaking Free University of Brussels, stated, "Parameters such as age and baseline antral follicular count are predictive of outcome and should be used as...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-06-30)
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