Time-lapse in the IVF-lab: how should we assess potential benefit?
Hum Reprod
; 30(1): 3-8, 2015 Jan.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25316446
ABSTRACT
Time-lapse imaging of embryos has been widely introduced to fertility laboratories worldwide with the aim of identifying the best quality embryos to transfer that will ultimately improve IVF success rates. In this opinion paper, we explore the lack of evidence of benefit of this novel intervention, analyse the methodological flaws of current studies, offer ideal study designs that assess the various features of time-lapse imaging, and discuss forthcoming studies. In particular, we emphasize the ethical aspects of hastily adopting a costly technology without current high level evidence of improved live birth rates, safety and cost effectiveness.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fertilização in vitro
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Desenvolvimento Embrionário
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Embrião de Mamíferos
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Imagem com Lapso de Tempo
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Hum Reprod
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA REPRODUTIVA
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Nova Zelândia