Single Embryo Better than Two
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is constantly in the limelight of the press,
from scrutiny to praise, IVF is the talk of the town. Reports and studies
from fertility experts say that implanting one embryo during IVF is better
than two. It had long been perceived that multiple embryos equated to
increased chances of pregnancy in infertile couples. However, a recent study
done in Canada may prove otherwise. The research shows evidence that the
healthier the single embryo planted the odds of successful birth are
significantly increased.
Canada's CBC News said, "But some fertility doctors say transferring a
single embryo can be just as effective and less risky in healthy women under
the age of 35."With elective single-embryo transfer in the appropriate
patients, the success rates are over 60 per cent," said Dr. Jason Hitkari of
the Genesis Fertility Centre in Vancouver."
This actually shows correlation between health of the embryo and pregnancy
as opposed to the sheer number of embryos. Granted, studies are still
preliminary and no definitive answer can be ascertained, fertility experts
are looking into further investigations.
Posted by Tala on 5/28/2009 1:32:33 PM
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