Tobias et al. Fertility Research and Practice (2016) 2:1 DOI 10.1186/s40738-016-0024-7
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Promoting the use of elective single embryo transfer in clinical practice Tamara Tobias1, Fady I. Sharara2,3, Jason M. Franasiak4,5, Patrick W. Heiser6 and Emily Pinckney-Clark6*
Abstract Background: The transfer of multiple embryos after in vitro fertilization (IVF) increases the risk of twins and higherorder births. Multiple births are associated with significant health risks and maternal and neonatal complications, as well as physical, emotional, and financial stresses that can strain families and increase the incidence of depression and anxiety disorders in parents. Elective single embryo transfer (eSET) is among the most effective methods to reduce the risk of multiple births with IVF. Main body: Current societal guidelines recommend eSET for patients
REVIEW
Open Access
Promoting the use of elective single embryo transfer in clinical practice Tamara Tobias1, Fady I. Sharara2,3, Jason M. Franasiak4,5, Patrick W. Heiser6 and Emily Pinckney-Clark6*
Abstract Background: The transfer of multiple embryos after in vitro fertilization (IVF) increases the risk of twins and higherorder births. Multiple births are associated with significant health risks and maternal and neonatal complications, as well as physical, emotional, and financial stresses that can strain families and increase the incidence of depression and anxiety disorders in parents. Elective single embryo transfer (eSET) is among the most effective methods to reduce the risk of multiple births with IVF. Main body: Current societal guidelines recommend eSET for patients
