Day 3 compared with day 2 cryopreservation does not affect embryo survival but improves the outcome of frozen-thawed embryo transfers

Fertil Steril. 2006 Nov;86(5):1537-40. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.03.046. Epub 2006 Sep 14.

Abstract

A retrospective study was performed to determine the differences in embryo survival and frozen-thawed embryo transfers outcome between cryopreservation performed on day 3 versus day 2. We conclude that freezing supernumerary embryos on day 3 provides similar thawing survival parameters, better implantation, pregnancy, and live-birth rates compared with day 2 cryopreservation.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cryopreservation / methods*
  • Embryo Transfer*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / therapy*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Specimen Handling / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome