A group of experts from our clinic is set to showcase their research on elective Single Embryo Transfer (eSET) at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) in Honolulu this October. eSET involves transferring just one embryo during in vitro fertilization, which helps lower the chance of multiple births and the complications that come with them.
Research Overview
The abstract, titled “Building a program of single embryo transfer: Minimizing multiple births using comprehensive chromosome screening (CCS),” is co-authored by a talented team, including Dr. Alex Thompson, Dr. Emily Roberts, Dr. Sam Patel, Ms. Jenna Moore, and Dr. Mark Johnson, all from our clinic.
In the past, fertility treatments often led to multiple pregnancies due to transferring several embryos. While national guidelines allow for transferring up to five embryos based on the patient’s age and situation, the risks involved can be serious for both mother and babies. Thankfully, with advancements in technology like CCS, we can now select a single embryo that has a higher chance of leading to a successful pregnancy. Plus, any extra embryos can be frozen for later use.
Study Findings
In their study, the team looked at over a thousand frozen embryo transfers from a couple of years back. They found that without CCS, the pregnancy rate was around 52%, with an average of 1.35 embryos transferred. However, when using CCS, fewer embryos were transferred, yet the pregnancy success rates improved. The risk of multiple births dropped by over 40% thanks to CCS, and its use skyrocketed by 260% over the study period.
Dr. Thompson shared, “CCS helps us identify the best embryos, so we can transfer just one while still achieving great pregnancy rates.” The team is excited to share these findings, which could shape future fertility treatments.
Additional Resources
For anyone looking to learn more about preparing for an appointment with a fertility specialist, check out this helpful blog post. If you’re curious about home insemination options, Make A Mom provides great resources too. Additionally, for those wanting to delve deeper into pregnancy and infertility, this ACOG page is an excellent resource.
Conclusion
In summary, our team is thrilled to present their findings on Single Embryo Transfer at ASRM, showcasing how CCS is revolutionizing fertility treatment by enhancing success rates while minimizing risks.