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A big first step.

Howard W Jones

    Human Reproduction (Oxford, England)
    |October 14, 2004
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The Best Estimated Singleton Term (BESST) endpoint is a crucial step for reporting live birth rates. Further refinements are needed to accurately assess singleton delivery success, including multiple pregnancies and cryopreserved material outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Medicine
    • Infertility Treatment Outcomes
    • Clinical Trial Endpoints

    Background:

    • The Best Estimated Singleton Term (BESST) endpoint was introduced in 2004 to standardize reporting of live birth rates per initiated cycle.
    • Current reporting systems may not fully capture the complexities of assisted reproductive technologies.

    Discussion:

    • The BESST endpoint requires enhancement to incorporate multiple pregnancy rates relative to singleton rates.
    • Accurate reporting necessitates the inclusion of data on fetal reductions and pregnancies arising from cryopreserved materials.

    Key Insights:

    • A comprehensive reporting system should consider multiple pregnancy rates alongside singleton rates.
    • Data on fetal reductions and cryopreserved pregnancies are essential for a complete picture.

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    Outlook:

    • Developing a multi-step reporting system will improve patient understanding of singleton term delivery success.
    • Future iterations of endpoints should aim for greater accuracy and patient-centric information.