Our team is gearing up to present an abstract about elective Single Embryo Transfer (eSET) at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) happening in Honolulu on October 14th. eSET is all about transferring just one embryo after in vitro fertilization, which helps lower the chances of multiple births and the complications that come with them.
About the Abstract
The abstract, titled “Towards a Program of Single Embryo Transfer: Reducing Multiple Gestation Risk Using CCS,” features contributions from our talented staff members—Dr. Emily Hart, Dr. Sarah Lee, Dr. Mark Johnson, Ms. Anna White, and Dr. Tom Richards. Historically, fertility treatments often led to multiple births due to transferring several embryos, which could create serious risks for both mothers and babies.
The Benefits of eSET
But there’s no need to transfer multiple embryos anymore! Thanks to Comprehensive Chromosome Screening (CCS), we can now select a single embryo with a high likelihood of successful implantation. Any extra embryos can be safely frozen for future use. By transferring one healthy embryo at a time, we maintain excellent pregnancy rates while significantly reducing the risk of having multiples.
Study Findings
In our recent study analyzing 1,034 frozen embryo transfers from 2012 and 2013, we found that without CCS, the pregnancy rate stood at 52% with an average of 1.35 embryos transferred. However, when CCS was utilized, we found a notable increase in the pregnancy rates pre-transfer, and the risk of multiple gestation dropped by over 40%. This led to a 260% rise in CCS use during the study period!
“Comprehensive chromosome screening allows us to identify the highest quality embryos,” shared Dr. Hart. “We can confidently transfer a single embryo while still achieving great pregnancy rates.”
Resources for Further Information
For anyone interested in fertility treatments or looking for ways to enhance their chances of conception, resources like this guide on intrauterine insemination can be incredibly helpful. And if you’re curious about at-home options, check out this post on safe celebrations, which offers fantastic insights! Also, for those considering at-home insemination, you might want to explore this kit for a comprehensive approach.
Conclusion
In summary, our team is excited to share how eSET and CCS are revolutionizing fertility treatment. We’re making strides in ensuring safer pregnancies while maximizing success rates!