IVF success corrected for drop-out: use of inverse probability weighting.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

Does inverse probability weighting (IPW) provide a more valid estimate of the cumulative incidence of live birth after multiple cycles of IVF?

Summary answer

IPW can provide a more accurate estimate of treatment success for counseling and decision-making regarding IVF.

What is known already

Different approaches have been used to define and calculate IVF success; however, many of these approaches have limitations and potentially violate statistical assumptions. IPW can address potential selection bias that arises when people do not continue IVF treatment after a failed cycle.

Study design, size, duration

Data were derived from a cohort study of women undergoing their first fresh embryo transfer IVF cycle at our institution between 1 January 1995 a

SUBMITTER: Modest AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6238364 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature