Medical and elective fertility preservation: impact of removal of the experimental label from oocyte cryopreservation.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to compare baseline characteristics and ovarian stimulation outcomes between patients presenting for medically indicated vs. elective fertility preservation consultation and to determine the impact of the 2013 ASRM guidelines on oocyte cryopreservation on the patient population presenting for fertility preservation consultation.

Methods

Retrospective cohort study conducted at an academic center. Study population included 332 patients presenting for medically indicated fertility preservation consultation and 210 patients presenting for elective consultation.

Results

Patients presenting for elective fertility preservation consultation were more likely to be of advanced age, non-Caucasian, highly educated, single, nulligravid, and me

SUBMITTER: Schon SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5581786 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature