[Freezing of human embryos: the first Danish results]

Ugeskr Laeger. 1993 Aug 16;155(33):2523-5.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

The first human pregnancies reported in Denmark following in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer of frozen and thawn embryos are presented. A total of nine embryo transfers, with a mean of one point eight embryos per transfer, were carried out, resulting in three singleton pregnancies. The benefits for the infertile couple, the ethics and technical aspects are discussed with respect to Danish legislation.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cryopreservation* / methods
  • Denmark
  • Embryo Transfer*
  • Ethics, Medical
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro*
  • Freezing*
  • Humans
  • Legislation, Medical
  • Pregnancy
  • Prospective Studies