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Chapter-11 Freeze‑all in Assisted Reproductive Technology

BOOK TITLE: Handbook of Ovarian Stimulation

Author
1. García‑Velasco Juan Antonio
2. Basile Natalia
ISBN
9789352700608
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14200_12
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
14
Author Affiliations
1. IVI Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Nova IVI Fertility; India and GCC, Abu Dhabi, UAE; Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain, Madrid, Spain; India and GCC, Abu Dhabi, UAE; Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain
2. Madrid, Spain, IVI Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Chapter keywords
Freeze-all policy, Freeze-all strategy, in vitro fertilization, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, embryo transfer, assisted reproductive technology, vitrification, genetic screening, fresh embryo transfer, frozen embryo transfer, ART

Abstract

“Freeze-all” concept in assisted reproductive technology (ART) appears as a consequence of great advancements in the vitrification protocols allowing us to “electively” defer an embryo transfer from a fresh to a frozen cycle. It represents an opportunity to provide a more natural environment for the embryo. The chapter covers factors in ART contributing to the freeze-all policy that include vitrification as a safe technique, implementation of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome-free clinics, rise in genetic screening, and concern on perinatal and obstetric outcomes. Evidence in favor of freeze-all concept is also discussed in this chapter that quotes a recent meta-analysis that concluded that the use of frozen embryo transfer, compared with fresh embryo transfer, significantly improves clinical and ongoing pregnancy rates in patients submitted to ART. As of today, the benefits of the freeze-all policy are based mainly on high responder patients and they cannot be extrapolated to the general in vitro fertilization population. The major advantage or strength of a freeze-all strategy is the potential for eliminating ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

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