Elective single-embryo transfer

Practice Committee of Society for Assisted Reproductive  Technology; Practice Committee of American Society for Reproductive Medicine

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.11.050

Elective single-embryo transfer

Fertil Steril. 2012 Apr;97(4):835-42. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.11.050. Epub 2011 Dec 22.

Authors

Practice Committee of Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology; Practice Committee of American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Collaborators

Samantha Pfeifer, Marc Fritz, R Dale McClure, G David Adamson, Kurt Barnhart, William Catherino, Marcelle Cedars, John Collins, Owen Davis, Jeffery Goldberg, Michael Thomas, Catherine Racowsky, Eric Widra, Mark Licht, Clarisa Gracia, Robert Rebar, Andrew La Barbera

PMID: 22196716
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.11.050

Abstract

As in vitro fertilization implantation rates have improved, the practice of transfering multiple embryos must be evaluated. The purpose of this document is to reassess the literature on elective single-embryo transfer, to provide guidance for patient selection, and to discuss barriers to utilization.

Publication types

Practice Guideline
Review

MeSH terms

Cost-Benefit Analysis
Evidence-Based Medicine
Female
Fertilization in Vitro* / adverse effects
Fertilization in Vitro* / economics
Health Care Costs
Humans
Infertility / economics
Infertility / physiopathology
Infertility / therapy*
Patient Selection
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / etiology
Pregnancy Complications / prevention & control
Pregnancy, Multiple
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Single Embryo Transfer* / adverse effects
Single Embryo Transfer* / economics
Treatment Outcome
United States