Oocyte and zygote development potential in minimal stimulation, natural cycle and conventionally stimulated IVF: an international multi-centre retrospective cohort study.
Isotta Martha Magaton, Ikbale Siercks, Martina Nordin, Roxana Maria Popovici, Eva Maria Boogen, Stefan Eisenhardt, Natalie Reeka, Jan-Simon Lanowski, Marie Roumet, Michael von Wolff
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Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this research is to assess the development potential of oocytes and zygotes obtained from Natural cycle IVF (NC-IVF), different minimal stimulation IVF (Min stim-IVF) and conventionally stimulated IVF (cIVF) treatment protocols.
Methods: International multi-centre retrospective cohort study including 1483 NC-IVF, 1208 Min stim-IVF, and 1892 cIVF cycles performed in 8 IVF centres between 01.2022 and 03.2023. The five Min stim-IVF protocols analysed included low dose clomiphene citrate, aromatase inhibitors, low dose (≤ 100 IU) gonadotropins, each alone or in combination. For each IVF protocol, we assessed and modelled the transition probabilities of (i) each observed oocyte developing into a zygote, (ii) each observed zygote developing into a gestational sac and (iii) each observed zygote developing into a live birth.
Results: All modelled transition probabilities were found to be maximal in NC-IVF, minimal in cIVF with Min stim-IVF in between. The probability of transition from oocyte to zygote was 0.72 for NC-IVF, 0.56 to 0.65 for Min stim-IVF protocols and 0.54 for cIVF. The probability of transition from zygote to gestational sac was 0.21 for NC-IVF, 0.14 to 0.19 for Min stim-IVF and 0.09 for cIVF protocols and from zygote to live birth 0.16 for NC-IVF, 0.09 to 0.16 for Min stim-IVF and 0.06 for cIVF protocols.
Conclusions: The transition probabilities of oocytes and zygotes appears to be higher in NC-IVF, followed by Min stim-IVF and then cIVF, suggesting that increasing dosages of gonadotropins might have a negative effect on oocyte/zygote development potential.
Trial registration: Clinicaltrial.gov: NCT05125497. Registration date 03.11.2021.
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The Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics publishes cellular, molecular, genetic, and epigenetic discoveries advancing our understanding of the biology and underlying mechanisms from gametogenesis to offspring health. Special emphasis is placed on the practice and evolution of assisted reproduction technologies (ARTs) with reference to the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting fertility. Our goal is to educate our readership in the translation of basic and clinical discoveries made from human or relevant animal models to the safe and efficacious practice of human ARTs. The scientific rigor and ethical standards embraced by the JARG editorial team ensures a broad international base of expertise guiding the marriage of contemporary clinical research paradigms with basic science discovery. JARG publishes original papers, minireviews, case reports, and opinion pieces often combined into special topic issues that will educate clinicians and scientists with interests in the mechanisms of human development that bear on the treatment of infertility and emerging innovations in human ARTs. The guiding principles of male and female reproductive health impacting pre- and post-conceptional viability and developmental potential are emphasized within the purview of human reproductive health in current and future generations of our species.
The journal is published in cooperation with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, an organization of more than 8,000 physicians, researchers, nurses, technicians and other professionals dedicated to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive biology.