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Elective Single Embryo Transfer
Posted by Dr. Kristin Bendikson on December 12 at 1:55 PM
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) has revolutionized the treatment of infertility and given millions of couples who had difficulty conceiving the chance to start a family. However, it has also introduced a significant increase in the number of “multiple pregnancies”, including twins and “higher order multiple” (HOM) pregnancies, consisting of three or more implanted embryos. There is overwhelming evidence that multiple pregnancies represent a major threat to the health of the mother and the fetuses.
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