Natural cycle frozen embryo transfer: a survey of current assisted reproductive technology practices in the U.S.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Emerging data suggests improved obstetric outcomes with frozen embryo transfer (FET) in an ovulatory or natural cycle (NC-FETs), as compared to programmed endometrial preparation. The objective of this study is to better understand practice patterns and provider attitudes regarding the use of NC-FETs in the United States (U.S.).

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, an anonymous 22-question survey was emailed to 441 U.S. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) clinics to assess the utilization of NC endometrial preparation for FET, protocols used, restrictions to offering NC-FET, and providers' perspectives on advantages and disadvantages of NC-FET. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze survey responses.

Result(s)

The survey response rate was 49% (216/44

SUBMITTER: Lee JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10224901 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature