Vitrification efficiently preserves oocytes, embryos
Major finding: Fertilization succeeded in 75% of fresh oocytes and 67% of vitrified oocytes, good-quality embryos on day 3 were seen in 50% and 58%, respectively, and blastocysts developed by day 5 or 6 in 53% and 55%, respectively.
Data source: Comparison of IVF in 204 oocytes used for fresh embryo transfer and 186 oocytes that underwent vitrification and warming before transfer at one institution.
Disclosures: Dr. Nagy reported having financial associations with Molecular Biometrics, Origio, and other companies.
AT A MEETING ON IVF AND EMBRYO TRANSFER
In the future, registry data should provide further evidence of the safety of vitrification, he said.
Dr. Nagy reported having financial associations with Molecular Biometrics, Origio, and other companies.
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