Selection of embryos by morphology is less effective than by a combination of aneuploidy testing and morphology observations

Fertil Steril. 2009 Mar;91(3):943-5. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.06.082. Epub 2007 Oct 10.

Abstract

There is a known correlation between morphology and euploidy, but we believe that the association between the two embryo selection systems is too marginal to claim that it is absolute and that one can simply replace one system by the other. The optimal way to select euploid embryos is through a combination of morphology determination and preimplantation genetic diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Aneuploidy*
  • Embryo Transfer*
  • Embryo, Mammalian / pathology*
  • Female
  • Genetic Testing*
  • Humans
  • Microscopy*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Pregnancy
  • Preimplantation Diagnosis / methods*