Optimal timing for elective egg freezing.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To estimate the optimal age to pursue elective oocyte cryopreservation.

Design

A decision-tree model was constructed to determine the success and cost-effectiveness of oocyte preservation versus no action when considered at ages 25-40 years, assuming an attempt at procreation 3, 5, or 7 years after initial decision.

Setting

Not applicable.

Patient(s)

Hypothetical patients 25-40 years old presenting to discuss elective oocyte cryopreservation.

Intervention(s)

Decision to cryopreserve oocytes from age 25 years to age 40 years versus taking no action.

Main outcome and measure(s)

Probability of live birth after initial decision whether or not to cryopreserve oocytes.

Result(s)

Oocyte cryopreservation provided the greatest improvement

SUBMITTER: Mesen TB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4457646 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature