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Retrospective comparison of pregnancy outcomes of fresh and frozen-warmed single blastocyst transfer: a 5-year single-center experience

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DOI: 10.1007/s10815-021-02362-3

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Pregnancy outcomes; Fresh ET; Frozen-warmed ET; Blastocyst; SET

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This study found no significant differences in live birth rates between single fresh and frozen-warmed blastocyst transfers. However, fresh embryo transfers were associated with higher risks of neonatal and maternal complications compared to frozen embryo transfers. The outcomes suggest a need to consider the potential benefits of a freeze-all strategy in ART procedures.
Purpose To assess whether live birth rates (LBR) and maternal/neonatal complications differed following single fresh and frozen-warmed blastocyst transfer. Methods The present retrospective observational study analyzed 4,613 single embryo transfers (SET) (646 fresh and 3,967 frozen) from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2018. Fresh embryo transfer at blastocyst stage was considered according to the age of the patient and her prognosis. In case of the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, premature progesterone rise, non-optimal endometrial growth, or supernumerary embryos, cryopreservation with subsequent frozen embryo transfer (FET) was indicated. Results No differences in LBR were recorded. Fresh embryo transfers yielded an increase both in neonatal complications OR 2.15 (95% CI 1.20-3.86, p 0.010), with a higher prevalence of singletons weighting below the 5th percentile (p 0.013) and of intrauterine growth retardation (p 0.015), as well as maternal complications, with a higher placenta previa occurrence OR 3.58 (95% CI 1.54-8.28, p 0.003), compared to FET. Conclusion LBR appears not to be affected by the transfer procedure preferred. Fresh embryo transfer is associated with higher risk of neonatal complications (specifically a higher prevalence of singletons weighting below the 5th percentile and of intrauterine growth retardation) and placenta previa. Reflecting on the increased practice of ART procedures, it is imperative to understand whether a transfer procedure yields less complications than the other and if it is time to switch to a freeze-all procedure as standard practice.

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