Journal of Fertilization: In Vitro - IVF-Worldwide, Reproductive Medicine, Genetics & Stem Cell Biol
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Kassem Saidah

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  Analytical Study with Fresh and Frozen Embryos and the Incidence of Ectopic Pregnancy in In-vitro Fertilization
  Author(s): Tarik Kassem Saidah, Waldemar Naves do Amaral, Kassem Saida, Carolina Macedo Saidah, Carla Amaral Vieira, Charlene DouradoCaldas and Patricia Gonçalves EvangelistaTarik Kassem Saidah, Waldemar Naves do Amaral, Kassem Saida, Carolina Macedo Saidah, Carla Amaral Vieira, Charlene DouradoCaldas and Patricia Gonçalves Evangelista
  
  Objective: To analyze the rates of ectopic pregnancies (EP) in in-vitro fertilization using fresh and frozen embryos. Design: Retrospective study of all transfers of fresh and frozen embryos from January 2007 to December 2014. Setting: Institutional IVF center. Patients: A total of 933 patients undergoing in vitro fertilization. Intervention: Fresh and frozen embryos obtained through in vitro fertilization via intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Main outcome measures: The rates of Ectopic pregnancy in both groups. Results: Of the 933 embryos obtained through in-vitro fertilization that resulted in clinical pregnancies, 19 cases of ectopic pregnancies were observed, a prevalence of 2.02%. Fresh embryos led to 772 fertilizati.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2375-4508.1000205

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