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Reduction of the number of embryos in a multiple pregnancy: quintuplet to triplet

Brandes JM et al., 1987

Fertility and sterility, 48(2), 326-327

DOI 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)59366-2 PMID 3609345 Source

Abstract

The technique for reduction of the number of embryos was applied in a patient who conceived following IVF and transfer of six embryos. On the 10th week of gestation, the number of embryos was reduced from five to three by an U/S-guided intra-uterine procedure. Two healthy girls and a boy were delivered in the 36th week by cesarean section. No trace of the other two fetuses was found. The moral and technical aspects of partial preventive termination of multiple pregnancy are discussed.

Topics

General OB/GYN > Other > MiscellaneousEthics/Philosophy > Bioethics > Reproductive Technology
selective embryo reduction quintuplets, multifetal pregnancy reduction procedure, ivf multiple pregnancy complications, reducing number embryos triplets, ultrasound guided embryo reduction, ethics multiple pregnancy reduction, iatrogenic multiple gestation management

Cite this article

Brandes, J. M., Itskovitz, J., Timor-Tritsch, I. E., Drugan, A., & Frydman, R. (1987). Reduction of the number of embryos in a multiple pregnancy: quintuplet to triplet. *Fertility and sterility*, *48*(2), 326-327. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0015-0282(16)59366-2

Keywords

Abortion, Induced, Adult, Embryo Transfer, Female, Fertilization in Vitro, Fetal Resorption, Humans, Lidocaine, Meperidine, Pregnancy, Ultrasonics

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