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01-07-2015 | Assisted Reproduction Technologies

Frozen blastocyst embryo transfer using a supplemented natural cycle protocol has a similar live birth rate compared to a programmed cycle protocol

Authors: Ruth B. Lathi, Yueh-Yun Chi, Jing Liu, Briana Saravanabavanandhan, Aparna Hegde, Valerie L. Baker

Published in: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics | Issue 7/2015

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to compare outcomes for a supplemented natural cycle with a programmed cycle protocol for frozen blastocyst transfer.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was performed of frozen autologous blastocyst transfers, at a single academic fertility center (519 supplemented natural cycles and 106 programmed cycles). Implantation, clinical pregnancy, miscarriage, and live birth and birth weight were compared using Pearson’s Chi-squared test, T-test, or Fisher’s exact test.

Results

There was no significant difference between natural and programmed frozen embryo transfers with respect to implantation (21.9 vs. 18.1 %), clinical pregnancy (35.5 vs. 29.2 %), and live birth rates (27.7 vs. 23.6 %). Mean birth weights were also similar between natural and programmed cycles for singletons (3354 vs. 3340 g) and twins (2422 vs. 2294 g)

Conclusion

Frozen blastocyst embryo transfers using supplemented natural or programmed protocols experience similar success rates. Patient preference should be considered in choosing a protocol.

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Title: Frozen blastocyst embryo transfer using a supplemented natural cycle protocol has a similar live birth rate compared to a programmed cycle protocol
Authors: Ruth B. Lathi
Yueh-Yun Chi
Jing Liu
Briana Saravanabavanandhan
Aparna Hegde
Valerie L. Baker
Publication date: 01-07-2015
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics / Issue 7/2015
Print ISSN: 1058-0468
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7330
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-015-0499-x

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Frozen blastocyst embryo transfer using a supplemented natural cycle protocol has a similar live birth rate compared to a programmed cycle protocol

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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