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[Fertilization rate analysis as a predictive variable for an in-vitro fertilization program success].

Alberto Kably Ambe1, Julián Ruiz Anguas, José Antonio Garzón Núñez

  • 1Centro Especializado para la Atención de la Mujer (CEPAM), Unidad de Reproducción Asistida, Hospital Angeles de las Lomas.

Ginecologia Y Obstetricia De Mexico
|April 24, 2003
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Fertilization rates over 50% can predict pregnancy success in in vitro fertilization (IVF) programs. This finding aids in assessing IVF treatment outcomes and patient counseling for better results.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Embryology
  • Infertility Treatment

Background:

  • Assessing pregnancy success in in vitro fertilization (IVF) is crucial for patient management.
  • Predictive factors for IVF outcomes are continuously being investigated to optimize treatment protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if fertilization rates can serve as a predictive factor for pregnancy induction in IVF programs utilizing conventional IVF and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective observational study analyzed 679 IVF-ICSI cycles.
  • Data included patient age, fertilization percentage, pregnancy rate, oocyte quality, embryo transfer details, and pregnancy outcomes.
  • Statistical analyses employed Pearson P Test and Student T Test.

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Main Results:

  • A statistically significant linear correlation was found between fertilization rate and pregnancy rate (P = 0.547, CI 95%).
  • Conventional IVF showed a higher positive correlation (P = 0.827, CI 99%) compared to ICSI.
  • A fertilization rate above 50% demonstrated a negative predictive value of 78.19% for pregnancy.

Conclusions:

  • Fertilization percentage exceeding 50% can be a valuable predictor of pregnancy in IVF programs.
  • This metric can aid clinicians in evaluating IVF cycle success and informing patient expectations.