PIH7 COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF SINGLE-EMBRYO-TRANSFER (SET) VERSUS DOUBLE-EMBRYO-TRANSFER (DET) STRATEGIES IN IN-VITRO FERTILIZATION

Elective single-embryo transfer versus double-embryo transfer in in vitro fertilization.

BACKGROUND The risks of premature birth and perinatal death are increased after in vitro fertilization. These risks are mainly due to the high incidence of multiple births, which relates to the number of embryos transferred. METHODS We performed a randomized, multicenter trial to assess the equivalence of two approaches to in vitro fertilization with respect to the rates of pregnancy that res...

In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer

macrophages" is discussed in the third symposium. Most studies in this section have employed the methodology of DNA labeling, using tritiated thymidine (3H-Tdr) to ascertain whether microglia are related to blood monocytes (as one contributor contends most CNS macrophages are), or whether they represented a "third" glial cell line. Other articles attempt to quantitate neural synapses, to elabor...

In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer.

In vitro fertilization is one of the newest approaches to infertility. Opportunities for nurses in IVF involve teaching couples about physiology, providing technical assistance and care, and counseling about the medical and emotional aspects of the program. Many times the nurse serves as the primary support person for couples and as their advocate with other team members.

Elective single embryo transfer following in vitro fertilization.

OBJECTIVE To review the effect of elective single embryo transfer (eSET) compared with double embryo transfer (DET) following in vitro fertilization (IVF), and to provide guidelines on the use of eSET in order to optimize live birth rates and minimize twin pregnancies. OPTIONS Rates of live birth, clinical pregnancy, and multiple pregnancy following eSET and DET are compared. OUTCOMES Live ...

Comparison of Easy and Difficult Embryo Transfer Outcomes in In Vitro Fertilization Cycles