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Review
. 2016 Dec;33(12):1543-1550.
doi: 10.1007/s10815-016-0799-9. Epub 2016 Sep 14.

The state of "freeze-for-all" in human ARTs

Natalia Basile  1 , Juan A Garcia-Velasco  2
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Review

The state of "freeze-for-all" in human ARTs

Natalia Basile et al. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2016 Dec.

Abstract

The recent development of vitrification technologies and the good outcomes obtained in assisted reproduction technologies have supported new indications for freezing and segmentation of treatment. Beyond OHSS prevention and avoidance of embryo transfers in the setting of an adverse endocrinological profile or endometrial cavity, we have witnessed a trend to shift fresh embryo transfers to frozen embryo transfers in many programs. We critically review the available evidence and suggest that freeze-all is not "for all," but should be individualized.

Keywords: Freeze-all; Low responders; OHSS; PGS; Perinatal outcome; Segmentation; Vitrification.

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