Effectiveness of elective single versus double frozen embryo transfer in good prognosis IVF patients

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of elective single embryo transfer (eSET) versus double embryo transfer (DET) in frozen embryo transfer cycles following in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment in good prognosis patients. The outcome would provide medical data for the multiple pregnancy rate reduction in IVF treatment. Methods: This multicenter retrospective cohort study was performed in patients undergoing the first frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles at IVF centers which belonged to the IVFMD Group, Vietnam, from January 2018 to May 2020. Patients were divided into four groups, based on the number of embryos transferred, as follows: Group 1: one good quality day-3 embryo (eSET D3), Group 2: one good quality day-5 embryo (eSET D5), Group 3: two good quality day-3 embryos (DET D3), and Group 4: two good quality day-5 embryos (DET D5). The primary outcome of the study was live birth rates (LBR) after the first FET. Secondary outcomes were also analyzed, including pregnancy outcomes (β-hCG positive, clinical pregnancy, miscarriage < 12 weeks, ongoing pregnancy 12 weeks, miscarriage < 20 weeks, and multiple birth rates [MBR]), as well as neonatal outcomes (birth weight and gestational age at birth). Results: There were 819 patients, of which 819 FET cycles were analyzed, including 132 eSET D3, 278 eSET D5, 140 DET D3, and 269 DET D5. LBR and MBR values were significantly lower in the eSET D3 group than in the DET D3 group (LBR: 22.7% vs 39.3%, p = 0.002; MBR: 3.3% vs 29.1%, p < 0.001, respectively). MBR was also significantly lower in eSET D5 compared with DET D5 (9.6% vs 38.3%, p < 0.001), while LBR was comparable between the two groups (41.4% vs 42.8%, p < 0.74). Birth weight and gestational age at birth were similar between eSET and DET, regardless of day-3 or day-5 embryo transfer. Conclusions: Among infertile, good prognosis women undergoing FET, the eSET significantly decreased multiple birth rates compared with double embryo transfer, while still sustaining an acceptable rate of live birth as well as pregnancy and neonatal outcomes.

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The effects of the day of trophectoderm biopsy and blastocyst grade on the clinical and neonatal outcomes of preimplantation genetic testing–frozen embryo transfer cycles

Zygote ◽

10.1017/s0967199421000435 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Linjun Chen ◽

Zhenyu Diao ◽

Jie Wang ◽

Zhipeng Xu ◽

Ningyuan Zhang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Birth Weight ◽

Genetic Testing ◽

Embryo Transfer ◽

Live Birth ◽

Frozen Embryo Transfer ◽

Neonatal Outcomes ◽

Miscarriage Rate ◽

Birth Rates ◽

Preimplantation Genetic Testing ◽

Live Birth Rates

Summary This study analyzed the effects of the day of trophectoderm (TE) biopsy and blastocyst grade on clinical and neonatal outcomes. The results showed that the implantation and live birth rates of day 5 (D5) TE biopsy were significantly higher compared with those of D6 TE biopsy. The miscarriage rate of the former was lower than that of the latter, but there was no statistically significant difference. Higher quality blastocysts can achieve better implantation and live birth rates. Among good quality blastocysts, the implantation and live birth rates of D5 and D6 TE biopsy were not significantly different. Among fair quality and poor quality blastocysts, the implantation and live birth rates of D5 TE biopsy were significantly higher compared with those of D6 TE biopsy. Neither blastocyst grade nor the day of TE biopsy significantly affected the miscarriage rate. Neonatal outcomes, including newborn sex, gestational age, preterm birth, birth weight and low birth weight in the D5 and D6 TE biopsies were not significantly different. Both blastocyst grade and the day of TE biopsy must be considered at the same time when performing preimplantation genetic testing–frozen embryo transfer.

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Birth-weight centiles and the risk of serious adverse neonatal outcomes at term

Journal of Perinatal Medicine ◽

10.1515/jpm-2017-0176 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 46 (9) ◽

pp. 1048-1056 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Joanna Yu ◽

Christopher Flatley ◽

Ristan M. Greer ◽

Sailesh Kumar

Keyword(s):

Birth Weight ◽

Gestational Age ◽

Neonatal Intensive Care ◽

Neonatal Outcomes ◽

Predicted Probability ◽

Exposure Variable ◽

Adverse Neonatal Outcomes ◽

Gestational Age At Birth ◽

The Impact ◽

Age At Birth

Abstract Background: Birth-weight is an important determinant of perinatal outcome with low birth-weight being a particular risk factor for adverse consequences. Aim: To investigate the impact of neonatal sex, mode of birth and gestational age at birth according to birth-weight centile on serious adverse neonatal outcomes in singleton term pregnancies. Materials and methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of singleton term births at the Mater Mother’s Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. Serious adverse neonatal outcome was defined as a composite of severe acidosis at birth (pH ≤7.0 and/or lactate ≥6 mmol/L and/or base excess ≤−12 mmol/L), Apgar <3 at 5 min, neonatal intensive-care unit admission and antepartum or neonatal death. The main exposure variable was birth-weight centile. Results: Of the 69,210 babies in our study, the overall proportion of serious adverse neonatal outcomes was 9.1% (6327/69,210). Overall, neonates in the <3rd birth-weight centile category had the highest adjusted odds ratio (OR) for serious adverse neonatal outcomes [OR 3.53, 95% confidence interval (CI) 3.06–4.07], whilst those in the ≥97th centile group also had elevated odds (OR 1.51, 95% CI 1.30–1.75). Regardless of birth modality, smaller babies in the <3rd centile group had the highest adjusted OR and predicted probability for serious adverse neonatal outcomes. When stratified by sex, male babies consistently demonstrated a higher predicted probability of serious adverse neonatal outcomes across all birth-weight centiles. The adjusted odds, when stratified by gestational age at birth, were the highest from 37+0 to 38+6 weeks in the <3rd centile group (OR 5.97, 95% CI 4.60–7.75). Conclusions: Low and high birth-weights are risk factors for serious adverse neonatal outcomes. The adjusted OR appears to be greatest for babies in the <3rd birth-weight centile group, although an elevated risk was also found in babies within the ≥97th centile category.

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Acoustic Reflex Testing in Neonatal Hearing Screening and Subsequent Audiological Evaluation

Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research ◽

10.1044/2018_jslhr-h-16-0291 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 61 (7) ◽

pp. 1784-1793

Author(s):

Lilian Cássia Bórnia Jacob-Corteletti ◽

Eliene Silva Araújo ◽

Josilene Luciene Duarte ◽

Fernanda Zucki ◽

Kátia de Freitas Alvarenga

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Birth Weight ◽

Gestational Age ◽

Pure Tone ◽

Broadband Noise ◽

Acoustic Reflex ◽

Group I ◽

Group Ii ◽

Gestational Age At Birth ◽

Age At Birth

Purpose The aims of the study were to examine the acoustic reflex screening and threshold in healthy neonates and those at risk of hearing loss and to determine the effect of birth weight and gestational age on acoustic stapedial reflex (ASR). Method We assessed 18 healthy neonates (Group I) and 16 with at least 1 risk factor for hearing loss (Group II); all of them passed the transient evoked otoacoustic emission test that assessed neonatal hearing. The test battery included an acoustic reflex screening with activators of 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 kHz and broadband noise and an acoustic reflex threshold test with all of them, except for the broadband noise activator. Results In the evaluated neonates, the main risk factors were the gestational age at birth and a low birth weight; hence, these were further analyzed. The lower the gestational age at birth and birth weight, the less likely that an acoustic reflex would be elicited by pure-tone activators. This effect was significant at the frequencies of 0.5, 1, and 2 kHz for gestational age at birth and at the frequencies of 1 and 2 kHz for birth weight. When the broadband noise stimulus was used, a response was elicited in all neonates in both groups. When the pure-tone stimulus was used, the Group II showed the highest acoustic reflex thresholds and the highest percentage of cases with an absent ASR. The ASR threshold varied from 50 to 100 dB HL in both groups. Group II presented higher mean ASR thresholds than Group I, this difference being significant at frequencies of 1, 2, and 4 kHz. Conclusions Birth weight and gestational age at birth were related to the elicitation of the acoustic reflex. Neonates with these risk factors for hearing impairment were less likely to exhibit the acoustic reflex and had higher thresholds.

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Developmental and Psychological Test Scores in Children of Low Birth Weight

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.45.5.886a ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 45 (5) ◽

pp. 886-887

Author(s):

Linda C. Eaves ◽

Harry Klonoff ◽

Henry G. Dunn

Keyword(s):

Birth Weight ◽

Low Birth Weight ◽

Gestational Age ◽

Test Scores ◽

Personal Communication ◽

Psychological Test ◽

January Issue ◽

The Subject ◽

Gestational Age At Birth ◽

Age At Birth

In the printing of our article on the subject in the January issue of Pediatrics (45:9, 1970) the wording of a sentence on page 10 was unfortunately changed in such a manner as to distort the personal communication we had received from Dr. Ruth Griffiths in London, England. As printed, the sentence is: "It does not seem admirable to try and meaningful to correct such D.Q. figures according to gestational age at birth." The statement we wished to make was: "It does not seem advisable to try and correct such D.Q. figures according to gestational age at birth."

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Peri-intraventricular hemorrhage in newborns weighing less than 1500 grams: comparative analysis between 2 institutions

Revista do Hospital das Clínicas ◽

10.1590/s0041-87812003000600002 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 58 (6) ◽

pp. 299-304

Author(s):

Marinice Duarte da Ponte ◽

Sérgio Tadeu Martins Marba

Keyword(s):

Birth Weight ◽

Low Birth Weight ◽

Gestational Age ◽

World Literature ◽

Neonatal Intensive Care ◽

Very Low Birth Weight ◽

Maternity Hospital ◽

State University ◽

Gestational Age At Birth ◽

Age At Birth

PURPOSE: This study aims to characterize the peri-intraventricular hemorrhages in the neonatal period in very low birth weight newborns in 2 institutions that provide neonatal tertiary assistance. METHOD: This was a comparative and observational study in 2 neonatal intensive care units, the Maternity Hospital of Campinas and the "Centro de Atenção Integrada à Saúde da Mulher" of the State University of Campinas, from December 01, 1998 to November 30, 1999. We examined 187 newborns for peri-intraventricular hemorrhages, using transfontanel ultrasound (76 and 11 respectively at the first and second unit), and classified them into 4 grades. We observed their gender, intrauterine growth, weight, and gestational age at birth. RESULTS: We diagnosed 34 cases of peri-intraventricular hemorrhages (13 and 21, respectively), and both groups differed as to the birth weight and the adequacy of weight to the gestational age at birth. There was no difference in the prevalence or extent of peri-intraventricular hemorrhages among cases. There was a statistically significant occurrence of lower birth weight at gestational ages of less than 30 weeks. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of peri-intraventricular hemorrhages in our study was compared to that reported in the world literature. Although the cases of the second institution had a smaller mean birth weight, the prevalence of peri-intraventricular hemorrhages was similar to that at the first institution, probably because in the first one, 69% of the gestational ages of the neonates with hemorrhage were less than 30 weeks as compared to 48% in the second one. We stress the importance of the ultrasonographic method for diagnosing peri-intraventricular hemorrhages in very low birth weight newborns.

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High-Dose Erythropoietin in Extremely Low Gestational Age Neonates Does Not Alter Risk of Retinopathy of Prematurity

Neonatology ◽

10.1159/000511262 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Dennis E. Mayock ◽

Zimeng Xie ◽

Bryan A. Comstock ◽

Patrick J. Heagerty ◽

Sandra E. Juul ◽

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Keyword(s):

Birth Weight ◽

Gestational Age ◽

Retinopathy Of Prematurity ◽

High Frequency ◽

High Dose ◽

Heart Murmur ◽

Treatment Groups ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Gestational Age At Birth ◽

Age At Birth

Introduction: The Preterm Erythropoietin (Epo) Neuroprotection (PENUT) Trial sought to determine the safety and efficacy of early high-dose Epo as a potential neuroprotective treatment. We hypothesized that Epo would not increase the incidence or severity of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Methods: A total of 941 infants born between 24–0/7 and 27–6/7 weeks’ gestation were randomized to 1,000 U/kg Epo or placebo intravenously for 6 doses, followed by subcutaneous or sham injections of 400 U/kg Epo 3 times a week through 32 weeks post-menstrual age. In this secondary analysis of PENUT trial data, survivors were evaluated for ROP. A modified intention-to-treat approach was used to compare treatment groups. In addition, risk factors for ROP were evaluated using regression methods that account for multiples and allow for adjustment for treatment and gestational age at birth. Results: Of 845 subjects who underwent ROP examination, 503 were diagnosed with ROP with similar incidence and severity between treatment groups. Gestational age at birth, birth weight, prenatal magnesium sulfate, maternal antibiotic exposure, and presence of heart murmur at 2 weeks predicted the development of any ROP, while being on high-frequency oscillator or high-frequency jet ventilation (HFOV/HFJV) at 2 weeks predicted severe ROP. Conclusion: Early high-dose Epo followed by maintenance dosing through 32 weeks does not increase the risk of any or severe ROP in extremely low gestational age neonates. Gestational age, birth weight, maternal treatment with magnesium sulfate, antibiotic use during pregnancy, and presence of a heart murmur at 2 weeks were associated with increased risk of any ROP. Treatment with HFOV/HFJV was associated with an increased risk of severe ROP.

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Treatment of 139 Pregnancies in Antiphospholipid-positive Women Not Fulfilling Criteria for Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Retrospective Study

The Journal of Rheumatology ◽

10.3899/jrheum.120576 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 40 (4) ◽

pp. 425-429 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

Teresa Del Ross ◽

Amelia Ruffatti ◽

Maria Serena Visentin ◽

Marta Tonello ◽

Antonia Calligaro ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Birth Weight ◽

Pregnancy Outcome ◽

Gestational Age ◽

Pregnancy Loss ◽

Antiphospholipid Antibody ◽

Birth Weight Percentile ◽

Antibody Profile ◽

Gestational Age At Birth ◽

Age At Birth ◽

Weight Percentile

Objective.The effect of low-dose aspirin (LDA) on pregnancy outcome in antiphospholipid (aPL)-positive women not fulfilling the criteria for antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) was evaluated retrospectively.Methods.We evaluated 139 pregnancies of 114 aPL-positive women not fulfilling the Sydney classification criteria for definite APS (104 treated with LDA, 35 untreated). Inclusion criteria consisted of (1) any titer of aPL and no previous pregnancy or no pregnancy losses (defined as aPL carriers); (2) any titer of aPL and 1 or 2 pregnancy losses before the 10th gestational week. No women had previous thrombosis. The rate of pregnancy loss, gestational age at delivery, and birth weight percentile were compared in the treated and untreated patients. Associations between clinical and laboratory characteristics and pregnancy outcomes were investigated.Results.The rate of pregnancy loss was low in both treated and untreated groups (7.7% vs 2.9%, respectively). There were no statistically significant differences in the rate of pregnancy loss, gestational age at birth, or birth weight percentile in the treated and untreated groups. There were significant associations between gestational age at birth ≤ 34th week and positivity for lupus anticoagulant (p = 0.025) and anti-ß2-glycoprotein I IgG antibodies at titers > 99th (p = 0.016).Conclusion.LDA treatment does not appear to improve pregnancy outcome in low-risk women not fulfilling the criteria for APS. Because antibody profile seems to influence pregnancy outcome, further studies of patients stratified according to their antibody profile are warranted.

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Double embryo transfer gives good pregnancy and live birth rates in poor responders with a modest increase in multiple birth rates: results from an observational study

Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica ◽

10.1111/j.1600-0412.2011.01139.x ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 90 (7) ◽

pp. 761-766 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

INGUNN JONSDOTTIR ◽

KERSTI LUNDIN ◽

CHRISTINA BERGH

Keyword(s):

Observational Study ◽

Embryo Transfer ◽

Live Birth ◽

Multiple Birth ◽

Poor Responders ◽

Birth Rates ◽

Modest Increase ◽

Live Birth Rates ◽

Double Embryo Transfer

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Factors Affecting Ultrasonographic Fetal Weight Estimation Accuracy in Low Birth Weight Newborns

Gynecology Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine ◽

10.21613/gorm.2021.1157 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Nevin Tuten ◽

Onur Guralp ◽

Koray Gok ◽

Abdullah Tuten ◽

Altay Gezer

Keyword(s):

Birth Weight ◽

Low Birth Weight ◽

Gestational Age ◽

Fetal Weight ◽

Accurate Estimation ◽

Weight Estimation ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Fetal Weight Estimation ◽

Gestational Age At Birth ◽

Age At Birth

Objective: To investigate the accuracy of fetal weight estimation made by the last prenatal ultrasound measurement in low birth weight newborns (<2500 g). Study Design: A total of 1082 women were evaluated in this retrospective cohort study. Demographic and clinical information of the mother and newborn and obstetric ultrasonography measurements and findings performed in the last week before birth were recorded. Accuracy of fetal weight estimation and parameters affecting it was investigated. Results: Accurate estimation rates were lower in the term compared to the preterm delivery group; and in the SGA group compared to the AGA group (respectively, p=0.016, p=0.032). Accurate estimation rates (p=0.182) were comparable between the 500-1500 g and 1501-2500 g subgroups. The multiple linear regression analysis showed that gestational age at birth, birth weight, examination during labor, and duration between examination to delivery were statistically significant for the accurate estimation(p=0.001) Conclusions: Accurate estimation rates were lower in the term compared to the preterm delivery group, and in the SGA group compared to the AGA group. The factors affecting accurate estimation were found to be gestational age at birth, birth weight, examination during labor, and duration between examination to delivery.Keywords: Accurate estimation rate, Duration between examination to delivery, Examination during

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