Blastocyst culture and transfer in clinical-assisted reproduction

Review

. 2008 Nov;90(5 Suppl):S174-7.

doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.08.051.

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Review

Practice Committee of American Society for Reproductive Medicine et al. Fertil Steril. 2008 Nov.

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. 2008 Nov;90(5 Suppl):S174-7.

doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.08.051.

Abstract

This Practice Committee Opinion reviews the published literature relating to the potential benefits, pitfalls, and risks of blastocyst culture.

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