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Lee CI, Wu CH, Pai YP, Chang YJ, Chen CI, Lee TH, Lee MS. Performance of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy in IVF cycles for patients with advanced maternal age, repeat implantation failure, and idiopathic recurrent miscarriage. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2019; 58:239-243. [PMID: 30910146 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2019.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The primary objective of this study was to investigate whether preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) of blastocysts through array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) improves live birth rates (LBR) in IVF cycles for patients with high prevalence of aneuploidy. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study included 1389 blastocysts with aCGH results derived from 296 PGT-A cycles in IVF patients with advanced maternal age (AMA) (n = 87, group A), those with repeated implantation failure (RIF) (n = 82, group B), those with recurrent miscarriage (RM) (n = 82, group C), and oocyte donors (OD) (n = 45, young age, as a control group). Another 61 AMA patients without PGT-A procedures were used as a control group for group A. Vitrification was performed after blastocyst biopsy, and thawed euploid embryos were transferred in a nonstimulated cycle. RESULTS For the AMA group, a significant increase in LBRs was found in the PGT-A group compared with the non-PGT-A group (54.1% vs. 32.8%, p = 0.018). Consistent LBRs (54.1%, 51.6%, 55.9%, and 57.1%, respectively, in group A, B, C, and young age group) were obtained for all the indications. CONCLUSIONS LBRs can be improved using PGT-A of blastocysts with aCGH in IVF cycles for patients with a high rate of aneuploidy, especially for patients with AMA.
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- Chun-I Lee
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Lee Womens' Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Lee Womens' Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University Taichung, Taiwan
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- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Lee Womens' Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Lee Womens' Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Kuiper D, Bennema A, la Bastide-van Gemert S, Seggers J, Schendelaar P, Mastenbroek S, Hoek A, Heineman MJ, Roseboom TJ, Kok JH, Hadders-Algra M. Developmental outcome of 9-year-old children born after PGS: follow-up of a randomized trial. Hum Reprod 2019; 33:147-155. [PMID: 29136227 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dex337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2017] [Accepted: 10/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Does Day-3 cleavage-stage PGS affect neurodevelopment of 9-year-old IVF offspring? SUMMARY ANSWER We did not find evidence of adverse consequences of Day-3 cleavage-stage PGS on neurodevelopment of 9-year-old IVF offspring, although children born after IVF with or without PGS often had a non-optimal neurological condition. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Knowledge on long-term sequelae for development and health of children born following PGS is lacking. This is striking as evidence accumulates that IVF itself is associated with increased risk for impaired health and development in the offspring. STUDY DESIGN SIZE, DURATION This prospective, assessor-blinded, multicentre, follow-up study evaluated development and health of 9-year-old IVF children born to women who were randomly assigned to IVF with PGS (PGS group) or without PGS (control group). The follow-up examination at 9 years took place between March 2014 and May 2016. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS In total, 408 women were included and randomly assigned to IVF with or without Day-3 cleavage-stage PGS. This resulted in 52 ongoing pregnancies in the PGS group and 74 in the control group. In the PGS group, 59 children were born alive; in the control group, 85 children were born alive. At the age of 9 years, 43 children born after PGS and 56 control children participated in the study. Our primary outcome was the neurological optimality score, a sensitive measure of neurological condition assessed with a standardized, age-specific test (Touwen test). Secondary outcomes were adverse neurological condition (neurologically abnormal and the complex form of minor neurological dysfunction), cognitive development (intelligence quotient and specific domains), behaviour (parental and teacher's questionnaires), blood pressure and anthropometrics. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE Neurodevelopmental outcome of PGS children did not differ from that of controls; the neurological optimality scores (mean values [(95% CI]: PGS children 51.5 [49.3; 53.7], control children 53.1 [50.5; 55.7]) were not significantly different. The prevalences of adverse neurological outcome (in all but one child implying the presence of the complex form of minor neurological dysfunction) did not differ between the groups (PGS group 17/43 [40%], control group 19/56 [34%]), although the prevalence of complex minor neurological dysfunction in both groups was rather high. Also intelligence quotient scores of the two groups were not significantly different (PGS group 114 [108; 120]); control group 117 [109; 125]), and the behaviour, blood pressure and anthropometrics of both groups did not differ. Mean blood pressures of both groups were above the 60th percentile. LIMITATIONS REASONS FOR CAUTION The power analysis of the study was not based on the number of children needed for the follow-up study, but on the number of women who were needed to detect an increase in ongoing pregnancy rates after PGS. In addition, our study evaluated embryo biopsy in the form of PGS at cleavage stage (Day-3 embryo biopsy), while currently PGS at blastocyst stage (Day-5 embryo biopsy) is recommended and increasingly being used. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS Our findings indicate that PGS in cleavage stage embryos is not associated with adverse effects on neurological, cognitive and behavioural development, blood pressure and anthropometrics of offspring at 9 years. This is a reassuring finding as embryo biopsy in the forms of PGS and PGD is increasingly applied. However, both groups of IVF offspring showed high prevalences of the clinically relevant form of minor neurological dysfunction, which is a point of concern for the IVF community. In addition, our study confirms findings of others that IVF offspring may be at risk of an unfavourable cardiovascular outcome. These findings are alarming and highlight the importance of research on the underlying mechanisms of unfavourable neurodevelopmental and cardiovascular outcomes in IVF offspring. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) The randomized controlled trial was financially supported by the Organization for Health Research and Development (ZonMw), The Netherlands (Grant number 945-03-013). The follow-up was financially supported by the University Medical Center Groningen (Grant number: 754510), the Cornelia Foundation, and the graduate schools BCN and Share, Groningen, The Netherlands. The sponsors of the study had no role in study design, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation or writing of the report. There are no conflicts of interest. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN76355836.
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- Derk Kuiper
- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Paediatrics, Division of Developmental Neurology, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen GZ 9713, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Paediatrics, Division of Developmental Neurology, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen GZ 9713, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Epidemiology, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen GZ 9713, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Paediatrics, Division of Developmental Neurology, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen GZ 9713, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Paediatrics, Division of Developmental Neurology, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen GZ 9713, The Netherlands
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- University of Amsterdam, Academic Medical Center, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam AZ 1105, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen GZ 9713, The Netherlands
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- University of Amsterdam, Academic Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam AZ 1105, The Netherlands
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- University of Amsterdam, Academic Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam AZ 1105, The Netherlands.,University of Amsterdam, Academic Medical Center, Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam AZ 1105, The Netherlands
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- University of Amsterdam, Academic Medical Center, Emma Children's Hospita, Department of Neonatology, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam AZ 1105, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Paediatrics, Division of Developmental Neurology, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen GZ 9713, The Netherlands
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Viñals Gonzalez X, Odia R, Cawood S, Gaunt M, Saab W, Seshadri S, Serhal P. Contraction behaviour reduces embryo competence in high-quality euploid blastocysts. J Assist Reprod Genet 2018; 35:1509-1517. [PMID: 29980895 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-018-1246-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of the study is to investigate how blastocyst contraction behaviour affects the reproductive competence in high-quality euploid embryos. METHODS Eight hundred ninety-six high-quality blastocysts derived from 190 patients (mean age 38.05 (SD = 2.9) years) who underwent preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGT-A) from January 2016 to October 2017 were included in this study. PGT-A results were reported as euploid or aneuploid. Aneuploid embryos were sub-classified into three categories: monosomy, trisomy and complex aneuploid. Retrospective studies of time-lapse monitoring (TLM) of those embryos were analysed and reproductive outcome of transferred embryos was collected. RESULTS A total of 234/896 were euploid (26.1%) whilst 662/896 (73.9%) blastocysts were proven to be aneuploid from which 116 (17.6%) presented monosomies, 136 (20.5%) trisomies and 410 (61.9%) were complex aneuploid. The most frequent chromosomal complements were trisomies affecting chromosome 21 and monosomies involving chromosomes 16 and 22. Data analysis showed a statistical difference in the number of contractions being reported greater in aneuploid when compared to euploid embryos (0.6 vs 1.57; p < 0.001). Analysis of the aneuploid embryos showed that monosomies present less number of contractions when compared to embryos affected with trisomies or complex aneuploidies (1.23 vs 1.53 and 1.40; p < 0.05). No difference was observed when comparing the latter two groups. Euploid embryos presenting at least one contraction resulted in lower implantation and clinical pregnancy rates when compared to blastocysts that do not display this event (47.6 vs 78.5% and 40.0 vs 59.0% respectively). CONCLUSIONS Most aneuploid blastocysts diagnosed by PGT-A have complex aneuploidies, showing that aneuploid embryos can develop after genomic activation and reaching high morphological scores. It becomes clear that embryo contraction, despite being a physiological feature during blastulation, is conditioned by the ploidy status of the embryo. Furthermore, the presence of contractions may compromise implantation rates.
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- Xavier Viñals Gonzalez
- Embryology Department, The Centre For Reproductive and Genetic Health, 230-232 Great Portland St., London, W1W 5QS, UK.
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- Embryology Department, The Centre For Reproductive and Genetic Health, 230-232 Great Portland St., London, W1W 5QS, UK
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- Embryology Department, The Centre For Reproductive and Genetic Health, 230-232 Great Portland St., London, W1W 5QS, UK
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- Embryology Department, The Centre For Reproductive and Genetic Health, 230-232 Great Portland St., London, W1W 5QS, UK
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- Clinical Department, The Centre For Reproductive and Genetic Health, 230-232 Great Portland St., London, W1W 5QS, UK
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- Clinical Department, The Centre For Reproductive and Genetic Health, 230-232 Great Portland St., London, W1W 5QS, UK
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- Clinical Department, The Centre For Reproductive and Genetic Health, 230-232 Great Portland St., London, W1W 5QS, UK
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Liss J, Pastuszek E, Pukszta S, Hoffmann E, Kuczynski W, Lukaszuk A, Lukaszuk K. Effect of next-generation sequencing in preimplantation genetic testing on live birth ratio. Reprod Fertil Dev 2018; 30:1720-1727. [DOI: 10.1071/rd17428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The present study analysed live birth ratios in frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles where embryo ploidy status was determined with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) using next-generation sequencing (NGS). PGT was performed on trophectoderm cells biopsied at the blastocyst stage. The present prospective cohort study included 112 women undergoing frozen embryo transfer, with NGS PGT. The control group consisted of 85 patients who underwent the IVF procedure with FET planned for a subsequent cycle. The live birth rate per cycle was higher by ~18.5 percentage points in the investigated compared with control group (42.0% vs 23.5% respectively; P = 0.012). The differences between the study and control groups were also significant for clinical pregnancy (42.0% vs 23.5% respectively; P = 0.012), implantation (41.2% vs 22.2% respectively; P = 0.001) and pregnancy loss rates (9.6% vs 28.6% respectively; P = 0.027). The results show that PGT NGS is a useful method for embryo selection and it may be implemented in routine clinical practice with propitious results.
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For women of advanced age with abnormally increased FSH levels, standardized hormonal stimulation often represents a cost-intensive procedure with a low success rate. It is well established now that with mild ovarian stimulation, there is a greater percentage of good-quality eggs (although a smaller number) than with higher-dose conventional stimulation. Mild stimulation protocols reduce the mean number of days of stimulation, the total amount of gonadotropins used and the mean number of oocytes retrieved. The proportion of high-quality and euploid embryos seems to be higher compared with conventional stimulation protocols, and the pregnancy rate per embryo transfer is comparable. Moreover, the reduced costs, the better tolerability for patients and the less time needed to complete an IVF cycle make mild approaches clinically and cost-effective over a given period of time. The low number of embryos available for transfer poses a great challenge in the management of older women going in for IVF. A potential management of these older women is to create a sufficient pool of embryos by accumulating vitrified good-grade embryos over several minimal stimulation and natural cycles. At the end of the accumulation process, these embryos can be subjected to a preimplantation genetic screening using next-generation sequencing and then the pool would have only chromosomal normal embryos with maximal chances of implantation. This would potentially make the chances of success for older women similar to normal responders. This management, however, is unthinkable without an outstanding vitrification program. The option of accumulating embryos has become a promising reality with the advent of vitrification technologies.
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Tobias T, Sharara FI, Franasiak JM, Heiser PW, Pinckney-Clark E. Promoting the use of elective single embryo transfer in clinical practice. FERTILITY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2016; 2:1. [PMID: 28620526 PMCID: PMC5424309 DOI: 10.1186/s40738-016-0024-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2016] [Accepted: 08/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Background The transfer of multiple embryos after in vitro fertilization (IVF) increases the risk of twins and higher-order births. Multiple births are associated with significant health risks and maternal and neonatal complications, as well as physical, emotional, and financial stresses that can strain families and increase the incidence of depression and anxiety disorders in parents. Elective single embryo transfer (eSET) is among the most effective methods to reduce the risk of multiple births with IVF. Main body Current societal guidelines recommend eSET for patients <35 years of age with a good prognosis, yet even this approach is not widely applied. Many patients and clinicians have been reluctant to adopt eSET due to studies reporting higher live birth rates with the transfer of two or more embryos rather than eSET. Additional barriers to eSET include risk of treatment dropout after embryo transfer failure, patient preference for twins, a lack of knowledge about the risks and complications associated with multiple births, and the high costs of multiple IVF cycles. This review provides a comprehensive summary of strategies to increase the rate of eSET, including personalized counseling, access to educational information regarding the risks of multiple pregnancies and births, financial incentives, and tools to help predict the chances of IVF success. The use of comprehensive chromosomal screening to improve embryo selection has been shown to improve eSET outcomes and may increase acceptance of eSET. Conclusions eSET is an effective method for reducing multiple pregnancies resulting from IVF. Although several factors may impede the adoption of eSET, there are a number of strategies and tools that may encourage the more widespread adoption of eSET in clinical practice.
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- Tamara Tobias
- Seattle Reproductive Medicine, 1505 Westlake Ave North, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98109 USA
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- Virginia Center for Reproductive Medicine, 11150 Sunset Hills Rd, Suite #100, Reston, VA 20190 USA.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, George Washington University, 2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 6A 4169, Washington, DC 20037 USA
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers University, 125 Paterson St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 USA.,Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey, 140 Allen Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 USA
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- Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 100 Interpace Parkway, Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA
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Miller LM, Hodgson R, Wong TY, Merrilees M, Norman RJ, Johnson NP. Single embryo transfer for all? Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2016; 56:514-517. [DOI: 10.1111/ajo.12478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2015] [Accepted: 04/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Laura M. Miller
- Fertility Plus; Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Unit of National Women's; Greenlane Clinical Centre; Auckland New Zealand
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- Fertility Plus; Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Unit of National Women's; Greenlane Clinical Centre; Auckland New Zealand
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- Fertility Plus; Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Unit of National Women's; Greenlane Clinical Centre; Auckland New Zealand
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- Fertility Plus; Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Unit of National Women's; Greenlane Clinical Centre; Auckland New Zealand
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- Robinson Research Institute; University of Adelaide; Adelaide Australia
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- Fertility Plus; Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Unit of National Women's; Greenlane Clinical Centre; Auckland New Zealand
- Robinson Research Institute; University of Adelaide; Adelaide Australia
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Ubaldi FM, Capalbo A, Colamaria S, Ferrero S, Maggiulli R, Vajta G, Sapienza F, Cimadomo D, Giuliani M, Gravotta E, Vaiarelli A, Rienzi L. Reduction of multiple pregnancies in the advanced maternal age population after implementation of an elective single embryo transfer policy coupled with enhanced embryo selection: pre- and post-intervention study. Hum Reprod 2015; 30:2097-106. [PMID: 26150408 PMCID: PMC4542718 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dev159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2015] [Accepted: 06/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Is an elective single-embryo transfer (eSET) policy an efficient approach for women aged >35 years when embryo selection is enhanced via blastocyst culture and preimplantation genetic screening (PGS)? SUMMARY ANSWER Elective SET coupled with enhanced embryo selection using PGS in women older than 35 years reduced the multiple pregnancy rates while maintaining the cumulative success rate of the IVF programme. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Multiple pregnancies mean an increased risk of premature birth and perinatal death and occur mainly in older patients when multiple embryos are transferred to increase the chance of pregnancy. A SET policy is usually recommended in cases of good prognosis patients, but no general consensus has been reached for SET application in the advanced maternal age (AMA) population, defined as women older than 35 years. Our objective was to evaluate the results in terms of efficacy, efficiency and safety of an eSET policy coupled with increased application of blastocyst culture and PGS for this population of patients in our IVF programme. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION In January 2013, a multidisciplinary intervention involving optimization of embryo selection procedure and introduction of an eSET policy in an AMA population of women was implemented. This is a retrospective 4-year (January 2010–December 2013) pre- and post-intervention analysis, including 1161 and 499 patients in the pre- and post-intervention period, respectively. The primary outcome measures were the cumulative delivery rate (DR) per oocyte retrieval cycle and multiple DR. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Surplus oocytes and/or embryos were vitrified during the entire study period. In the post-intervention period, all couples with good quality embryos and less than two previous implantation failures were offered eSET. Embryo selection was enhanced by blastocyst culture and PGS (blastocyst stage biopsy and 24-chromosomal screening). Elective SET was also applied in cryopreservation cycles. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE Patient and cycle characteristics were similar in the pre- and post-intervention groups [mean (SD) female age: 39.6 ± 2.1 and 39.4 ± 2.2 years; range 36–44] as assessed by logistic regression. A total of 1609 versus 574 oocyte retrievals, 937 versus 350 embryo warming and 138 versus 27 oocyte warming cycles were performed in the pre- and post-intervention periods, respectively, resulting in 1854 and 508 embryo transfers, respectively. In the post-intervention period, 289 cycles were blastocyst stage with (n = 182) or without PGS (n = 107). A mean (SD) number of 2.9 ± 1.1 (range 1–4) and 1.4 ± 0.8 (range 1–3) embryos were transferred pre- and post-intervention, respectively (P < 0.01) and similar cumulative clinical pregnancy rates per transfer and per cycle were obtained: 26.8, 30.9% and 29.7, 26.3%, respectively. The total DR per oocyte retrieval cycle (21.0 and 20.4% pre- and post-intervention, respectively) defined as efficacy was not affected by the intervention [odds ratio (OR) = 0.8, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.7–1.1; P = 0.23]. However, a significantly increased live birth rate per transferred embryo (defined as efficiency) was observed in the post-intervention group 17.0 versus 10.6% (P < 0.01). Multiple DRs decreased from 21.0 in the preintervention to 6.8% in the post-intervention group (OR = 0.3. 95% CI = 0.1–0.7; P < 0.01). LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION In this study, the suitability of SET was assessed in individual women on the basis of both clinical and embryological prognostic factors and was not standardized. For the described eSET strategy coupled with an enhanced embryo selection policy, an optimized culture system, cryopreservation and aneuploidy screening programme is necessary. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS Owing to the increased maternal morbidity and perinatal complications related to multiple pregnancies, it is recommended to extend the eSET policy to the AMA population. As shown in this study, enhanced embryo selection procedures might allow a reduction in the number of embryos transferred and the number of transfers to be performed without affecting the total efficacy of the treatment but increasing efficiency and safety. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) None. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER None.
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- Filippo Maria Ubaldi
- G.EN.E.R.A. Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Clinica Valle Giulia, Via G. De Notaris 2b, 00197 Rome, Italy
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- G.EN.E.R.A. Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Clinica Valle Giulia, Via G. De Notaris 2b, 00197 Rome, Italy GENETYX, Molecular Genetics Laboratory, E. Fermi, 1 36063 Marostica, Vicenza, Italy
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- G.EN.E.R.A. Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Clinica Valle Giulia, Via G. De Notaris 2b, 00197 Rome, Italy
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- G.EN.E.R.A. Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Clinica Valle Giulia, Via G. De Notaris 2b, 00197 Rome, Italy
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- G.EN.E.R.A. Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Clinica Valle Giulia, Via G. De Notaris 2b, 00197 Rome, Italy
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- Beishan Industrial Zone, BGI Shenzhen, Yantian District Shenzhen 518083, China
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- G.EN.E.R.A. Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Clinica Valle Giulia, Via G. De Notaris 2b, 00197 Rome, Italy
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- G.EN.E.R.A. Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Clinica Valle Giulia, Via G. De Notaris 2b, 00197 Rome, Italy GENETYX, Molecular Genetics Laboratory, E. Fermi, 1 36063 Marostica, Vicenza, Italy
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- G.EN.E.R.A. Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Clinica Valle Giulia, Via G. De Notaris 2b, 00197 Rome, Italy
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- G.EN.E.R.A. Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Clinica Valle Giulia, Via G. De Notaris 2b, 00197 Rome, Italy
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- G.EN.E.R.A. Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Clinica Valle Giulia, Via G. De Notaris 2b, 00197 Rome, Italy
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- G.EN.E.R.A. Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Clinica Valle Giulia, Via G. De Notaris 2b, 00197 Rome, Italy
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Wu MY, Ho HN. Cost and safety of assisted reproductive technologies for human immunodeficiency virus-1 discordant couples. World J Virol 2015; 4:142-146. [PMID: 25964879 PMCID: PMC4419118 DOI: 10.5501/wjv.v4.i2.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2014] [Revised: 12/25/2014] [Accepted: 01/19/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Due to significant advances in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1), HIV-1 infection gradually has become a treatable chronic disease. Successfully treated HIV-positive individuals can have a normal life expectancy. Hence, more and more HIV-1 discordant couples in Taiwan and the rest of the world are seeking fertility assistance. Pre-treatment of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) combined with sperm washing and RT-polymerase chain reaction examination for HIV-1 viral load has become the standard procedure to assist them to conceive. However, in order to reduce the transmission risk to the lowest level for the couple and to diminish the cost of health care for the insurance institutes or government, in vitro fertilization (IVF)-intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) therapy provides the ideal solution for HIV-1 discordant couples with infected men. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) theoretically introduces more than 107 times of sperm counts or semen volume to uninfected women vs IVF-ICSI. However, since some regimens of HAART may significantly decrease the sperm motility, compared to IVF-ICSI, IUI only produces 1/5 to 1/2 pregnancy rates per cycle. Given the risk of seroconversion of HIV infection which actually happens after successful treatment, IVF-ICSI for these HIV-1 seropositive men is more cost-effective and should be the first line treatment for these cases.
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