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Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics

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01-12-2010 | Assisted Reproduction Technologies

Opinion

How should we define success in assisted reproduction? Is live birth rate the gold standard measurement?

Authors: Ulun Ulug, Izhar Ben-Shlomo, Mustafa Bahceci

Published in: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics | Issue 12/2010

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The dictionary defines “success” as the favorable or prosperous result of attempts or endeavors. This definition is too simplistic at times, especially as it relates to assisted reproduction technologies (ART). Currently, there is a consensus that live birth rates are the best measurement to assess the success of ART. This is evidenced by the multitude of scientific papers reporting on the success of ART using live birth rate as the outcome measure. …

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Title: Opinion
How should we define success in assisted reproduction? Is live birth rate the gold standard measurement?
Authors: Ulun Ulug
Izhar Ben-Shlomo
Mustafa Bahceci
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics / Issue 12/2010
Print ISSN: 1058-0468
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7330
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-010-9472-x

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