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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

Background:

  • Add-on treatments in IVF aim to enhance success rates but often lack robust evidence, especially for the Indian population.
  • Evaluating the safety and efficacy of new IVF technologies is crucial due to limited data on their effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish good practices for the utilization of add-on treatments in IVF cycles within India.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for the Indian patient population undergoing IVF.

Main Methods:

  • A 2-day consensus meeting involving experts in clinical and embryology fields from ISAR.
  • Information was collated through surveys, scientific evidence review, and expert presentations on specific add-on topics.

Main Results:

  • The report details consensus points on various add-on technologies, offspring health, and embryologist qualifications.
  • Expert panel recommendations focus on establishing good practice points for laboratories offering ART services.

Conclusions:

  • Recommendations are based on current expert opinion and may be updated as more data becomes available.
  • These guidelines aim to standardize ART services, improve clinical outcomes, and encourage data collection for national registries.