Basal follicle-stimulating hormone level and age affect the chance for and outcome of pre-embryo cryopreservation.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
All IVF cycles in which subsequent transfers of thawed pre-embryos occurred were studied. Both age and basal (cycle day 3) FSH level are important determinants of the chance for cryopreservation and the performance of cryopreserved pre-embryos. Although there was no age or FSH level above which pregnancy with frozen pre-embryos was not possible, the chances clearly decline. Thus, consideration to transferring larger numbers of pre-embryos fresh should be given to women in the fifth decade and those with basal FSH > 15 IU/L.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Toner, JP; Veeck, LL; Muasher, SJ
Published Date
- March 1, 1993
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 59 / 3
Start / End Page
- 664 - 667
PubMed ID
- 8458473
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0015-0282
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)55817-8
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States