In vitro fertilization (IVF)


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Alternative Names

IVF; Assisted reproductive technology; ART; Test-tube baby procedure


References

Stenchever A. Comprehensive Gynecology. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2001:1204-1206.

Wilson EE. Assisted reproductive technologies and multiple gestations. Clin Perinatol. Jun 2005; 32(2): 315-28, v.

Min JK. Guidelines for the number of embryos to transfer following in vitro fertilization. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. Sept 2006; 28(9): 799-813.

The Practice Committee of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology and the Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Guidelines on number of embryos transferred. Fertil Steril. 2006 Nov;86 Suppl 5:S51-2.

Jackson RA, Gibson KA, Wu YW, et al. Perinatal Outcomes in Singletons following in vitro fertilization: a meta-analysis. Obstet Gynecol. 2004; 103: 551- 563

Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologists. Clinic Summary Report: All SART Member Clinics. 2005.



Review Date: 01/31/2007
Reviewed By: Bryan R. Hecht, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic, Canfield, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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