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• After PGD: 18.3% of embryos were normal or balanced.
• Only 5.3% of pregnancies were lost after PGD compared with
100% before PGD (P < 0.001)
• Cumulative pregnancy rate 57.6%, cumulative ongoing
pregnancy rate was 54.5%, or 46.3% and 43.9% per cycle
Otani T. et al., Vol 13 No 6. 2006 869-874 Reproductive BioMedicine Online
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At present, both of these techniques are new, and require access to high technology. As such, they capture the attention of the news media and general public. However, if these strategies are to prove their worth, prospective controlled trials are required in which the live birth rate is compared with non‐treated patients. We believe that while these techniques will not solve the problems of all women with recurrent miscarriage, both techniques have a place, but the definition of specific selection criteria based on accurate and comprehensive diagnostic procedures is necessary.
Carp HJA. et al., Hum Reprod Vol 19, Issue 7, 2004, 1502‐1505
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