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Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics 6/2019

01-12-2019 | ICSI | Review

Effect of embryo selection based morphokinetics on IVF/ICSI outcomes: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Authors: Yasmin Magdi, Ahmed Samy, Ahmed M. Abbas, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim, Yehia Edris, Ayman El-Gohary, Ahmed M. Fathi, Mohamed Fawzy

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 6/2019

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Abstract

Purpose

Debate exists for the optimal tool to select embryos for transfer in assisted reproductive technology (ART). Time-lapse monitoring (TLM) is a noninvasive tool suggested where each embryo can be captured every 5–20 min. Given the inconsistency in the existing studies, we conducted this meta-analysis of RCTs to summarize the evidence available concerning the predictive ability of morphokinetics compared with the routine assessment of embryo development in ART.

Methods

The primary databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, NHS, WHO, and Other Non-Indexed Citations were consulted for RCTs that have been published until November 2018, with no language restriction.

Results and conclusion

Our review includes 6 RCTs (n = 2057 patients). The data showed an improvement (~ 9%) in live birth TLM (OR 1.43; 95% CI 1.10–1.85; P = 0.007), with low-quality evidence. There was no evidence of a significant difference between both groups concerning ongoing pregnancy, clinical pregnancy and implantation rates. The data further showed that morphokinetics is associated with decreased early pregnancy loss rate. These estimates must be interpreted with caution owing to the statistical and clinical heterogeneities and the consequent difficulty in drawing any meaningful conclusion.
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Metadata
Title
Effect of embryo selection based morphokinetics on IVF/ICSI outcomes: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors
Yasmin Magdi
Ahmed Samy
Ahmed M. Abbas
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim
Yehia Edris
Ayman El-Gohary
Ahmed M. Fathi
Mohamed Fawzy
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword
ICSI
Published in
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 6/2019
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-019-05335-1

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