Day 2 versus day 3 embryo transfer in poor responders: a prospective randomized trial

Lora K Shahine; Amin A Milki; Lynn M Westphal; Valerie L Baker; Barry Behr; Ruth B Lathi

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.06.093

Day 2 versus day 3 embryo transfer in poor responders: a prospective randomized trial

Fertil Steril. 2011 Jan;95(1):330-2. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.06.093. Epub 2010 Sep 1.

Authors

Lora K Shahine¹, Amin A Milki, Lynn M Westphal, Valerie L Baker, Barry Behr, Ruth B Lathi

Affiliation

¹ Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94304, USA. lshahine@pnwfertility.com

PMID: 20813357
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.06.093

Abstract

Day 2 embryo transfer has been suggested as a method to improve pregnancy rates in poor responders compared with day 3 transfer. Our prospective randomized controlled trial does not show a difference in outcomes based on day of embryo transfer.

Publication types

Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

Adult
Embryo Transfer / methods*
Female
Humans
Infertility, Female / therapy*
Ovulation Induction
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome*
Pregnancy Rate*
Prognosis
Prospective Studies
Time Factors