Abstract
In 161 consecutive gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) cycles in which supernumerary oocytes were inseminated, a failure to fertilize any of these oocytes was no more predictive of an unsuccessful outcome than the simple overall pregnancy rate in this group. This is possibly related to the significantly reduced proportion of oocytes graded as good in the supernumerary group.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Fishel S, Faratian B, Webster J, Jackson P: Offering GIFT in an IVF unit. Fertil Steril 1987;47:888
Asch RH: Reply to letter. Fertil Steril 1987;47:888
Boldt J: Guest commentary. Fertil Steril 1987;47:889
Quigley MM, Sokoloski JE, Withers DM, Richards SI, Reis JM: Simultaneous in vitro fertilization and gamete intrafallopian transfer. Fertil Steril 1987;47:797–801
Matson PL, Yovich JM, Bootsma BD, Spittle JW, Yovich JL: The in vitro fertilization of supernumary oocytes in a gamete intrafallopian transfer program. Fertil Steril 1987;47:802–806
Molloy D, Speirs AL, du Plessis Y, Gellert S, Bourne H, Johnston WIH: The establishment of a successful program of gamete intrafallopian transfer. Austral NZ J Obstet Gynaecol 1986;26:206–209
Veeck L: Extracorporeal maturation; Norfolk 1984.In In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer, New York. M Seppala, RG Edwards (eds). Ann NY Acad Sci 1985;442:357–367
Grant A, Mohide P: Screening and diagnostic tests in antenatal care.In Effectiveness and Satisfaction in Antenatal Care, M Enkin, I Chalmers (eds). Clin Dev Med 1982;No 81/82
Johnston WIH: GIFT—Cumulative results. Fertility Society of Australia Scientific Meeting, Dec 1986. Clin Reprod Fertil 1986;6:402–403 (abstr)
Yovich JL, Matson PL, Yovich JM, Edirisinghe WR, Willcox DL: Pregnancy outcome of patients conceiving after gamete manipulation. Fertility Society of Australia Scientific Meeting, Dec 1986. Clin Reprod Fertil 1986;6:409 (abstr)
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
McKenna, K.M., McBain, J.C., Speirs, A.L. et al. The fate of supernumerary oocytes in gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) is not predictive of a poor outcome: The effect of oocyte selection. J Assist Reprod Genet 5, 261–264 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01132174
Received:
Accepted:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01132174