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In Vitro Fertilization After Renal Transplantation: A Single-Center Experience.

M Yaprak¹, V Doğru¹, C Y Sanhal²

¹Department of General Surgery, Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya, Turkey.

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|May 19, 2019

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In vitro fertilization (IVF) offers a promising fertility solution for women with kidney transplants, with over half achieving live births and no neonatal deaths. This study highlights IVF as a viable option for improving fertility outcomes in this patient population.

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Nephrology
Transplantation Science

Background:

Kidney transplantation can improve fertility, but many patients remain infertile.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) presents a potential solution for infertility in renal transplant recipients.
This study analyzes single-center experience with IVF in kidney transplant patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in patients who have undergone kidney transplantation.
To assess pregnancy and live birth rates in this specific patient cohort.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 13 renal transplant patients undergoing IVF.
Data collection included patient demographics, clinical characteristics, IVF procedures, complications, immunosuppression, and pregnancy outcomes.
Obstetric history was gathered via patient surveys.

Main Results:

Thirteen renal transplant patients underwent 24 IVF sessions.
Eight women achieved 11 clinical pregnancies, resulting in 6 live births (no neonatal deaths).
One patient experienced graft rejection; 3 showed increased serum creatinine post-IVF.

Conclusions:

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a promising fertility treatment for kidney transplant recipients.
A live-birth rate of 25% per procedure suggests IVF is a satisfactory option for improving fertility in this population.
Careful monitoring for graft function and potential complications is essential during IVF treatment.