Comparison of in vitro maturation and in vitro fertilization for polycystic ovary syndrome patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are two common treatments for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): in vitro fertilization (IVF) and in vitro maturation (IVM). Our study aimed to assess the clinical effects and safety of IVM versus IVF for PCOS.

Methods

We searched randomized controlled trials and retrospective cohort studies comparing IVM versus IVF for PCOS. Data were extracted from eligible studies. We sought to evaluate fertilization rate, clinical pregnancy rate, live birth rate, and miscarriage. Results were expressed as risk ratio (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Results

Eight studies with a total of 1,579 patients were included in the present study. According to the heterogeneity analysis, there were no differences between the IVM group and IVF group in terms of fertili

SUBMITTER: Xu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8421970 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature