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Multiple pregnancies are considered an ART complication. The only effective way to reduce its incidence is to transfer a single embryo. Nonetheless, there is some reluctance among the patients to accept this strategy. In IVF/ICSI programs, it has been demonstrated that, after receiving the information about the similar cumulative live birth rate after single embryo transfer (SET) and double embryo transfer (DET) and the obstetric and perinatal risks of multiple pregnancy, a significant number of patients opt for SET. Up to date, no comparable studies have been published in oocyte recipients. The aim of this study is to evaluate if the information given to the patients influence their preference on the number of embryos to be transferred. It also seeks to identify factors which determine the initial preference and factors which can explain a hypothetic change in this preference.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Counseling policy embryo transfer | Other | All recipients completed a validated self-report questionnaire on the preference on the number of embryos to be transferred and the relevance for the decision-making process attributed to certain factors. The questionnaire also included questions on sociodemographic characteristics, medical-reproductive background and cycle's results and risks perception. All recipients received oral and written counselling. After counselling, during the treatment, the recipients completed a second questionnaire in order to check if their decision had changed. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral and written counselling | Behavioral | Recipients were informed about success rates of SET and DET and also about the possible risks of DET. All the information was given orally and written. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Preference change on the number of embryos to be transferred | Preference was evaluated at the first consultation and after counselling using a self-report questionnaire. | Up to 3 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Factors which determine the initial preference on the number of embryos to be transferred | Factor's weight is analysed using a self-report questionnaire. Each factor is scored 1-10 according its relevance. | At the first consultation |
| Factors which can explain a change in the preference on the number of embryos to be transferred |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Elisabet Clua, PhD | Fundacion Dexeus | Principal Investigator |
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| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 12571190 | Background | Land JA, Evers JL. Risks and complications in assisted reproduction techniques: Report of an ESHRE consensus meeting. Hum Reprod. 2003 Feb;18(2):455-7. doi: 10.1093/humrep/deg081. | |
| 18565969 | Background | van Peperstraten AM, Nelen WL, Hermens RP, Jansen L, Scheenjes E, Braat DD, Grol RP, Kremer JA. Why don't we perform elective single embryo transfer? A qualitative study among IVF patients and professionals. Hum Reprod. 2008 Sep;23(9):2036-42. doi: 10.1093/humrep/den156. Epub 2008 Jun 18. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007247 | Infertility, Female |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D005831 | Genital Diseases, Female |
| D052776 | Female Urogenital Diseases |
| D005261 | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
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Each factor is scored 1-10 according its relevance. Score before counselling and score after counselling were compared. |
| Up to 3 months |
| 17490657 | Background | Ryan GL, Sparks AE, Sipe CS, Syrop CH, Dokras A, Van Voorhis BJ. A mandatory single blastocyst transfer policy with educational campaign in a United States IVF program reduces multiple gestation rates without sacrificing pregnancy rates. Fertil Steril. 2007 Aug;88(2):354-60. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.03.001. Epub 2007 May 9. |
| 19442970 | Background | Hope N, Rombauts L. Can an educational DVD improve the acceptability of elective single embryo transfer? A randomized controlled study. Fertil Steril. 2010 Jul;94(2):489-95. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.03.080. Epub 2009 May 13. |
| D000091662 | Genital Diseases |
| D007246 | Infertility |