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  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Embryology
  • Perinatology

Context:

  • Assisted reproduction technology (ART) has improved infertility treatment.
  • Historically, high embryo transfer rates in IVF led to multiple pregnancies and associated risks.
  • ART is linked to increased risks of prematurity and low birth weight, even in singletons.

Purpose:

  • To address the challenges of multiple pregnancies and adverse outcomes in ART.
  • To evaluate the potential of single embryo transfer (SET) as a solution.
  • To analyze the outcomes of SET singletons and their impact on ART pregnancies.

Summary:

  • Multiple embryo transfer in IVF historically aimed for higher pregnancy rates but resulted in increased multiple births and complications.
  • Single embryo transfer (SET) has emerged as a key strategy to mitigate the risks of multiple pregnancies in IVF/ICSI.
  • Studies on SET singletons indicate positive trends, suggesting broader SET application could enhance ART pregnancy outcomes.

Impact:

  • SET can significantly reduce the incidence of multiple pregnancies and their associated morbidities.
  • Implementing SET may lead to healthier singleton births following ART.
  • Wider adoption of SET could improve the overall safety and success rates of assisted reproduction technology.